How to Pronounce Ketoconazole
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Ketoconazole Pronunciation
kee-toh-KON-a-zole
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
kee
toh
KON
stress here
a
zole
5 syllables
What is Ketoconazole?
Ketoconazole is used to treat fungal infections when other medications are not available or cannot be tolerated. Ketoconazole should not be used to treat fungal meningitis (infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord caused by a fungus) or fungal nail infections. Ketoconazole is in a class of antifungals called imidazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Ketoconazole
How do you pronounce ketoconazole?
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Ketoconazole is pronounced **kee-toh-KON-a-zole**. The stress falls on the third syllable, which is "KON." It's important to say that stressed syllable louder and longer than the others to sound like a healthcare professional would say it.
How many syllables does ketoconazole have?
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Ketoconazole has four syllables: **kee-toh-KON-a-zole**. Breaking it into smaller chunks like this makes it much easier to pronounce the whole word without stumbling.
Which syllable do you stress when saying ketoconazole?
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The third syllable, **KON**, gets the stress in ketoconazole. A common mistake is stressing the first or second syllable instead, which makes the word sound wrong. Remember: kee-toh-**KON**-a-zole.
What are common mispronunciations of ketoconazole?
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People often say **key-toh-cone-uh-zole** (with stress on "cone") or **kee-toe-KON-uh-zole** (with a long "o" sound). The correct way is **kee-toh-KON-a-zole**, with a short "oh" sound and stress on the third syllable.
Can you use ketoconazole in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The dermatologist prescribed ketoconazole shampoo to help treat the patient's scalp condition." This shows how the word is used in a real healthcare context.
How do you break down the sounds in ketoconazole?
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Start with **kee** (like the letter K), then **toh** (rhymes with "go"), then **KON** (the stressed part, rhymes with "on"), then **a** (like the letter A), and finish with **zole** (rhymes with "pole"). Put it all together smoothly: kee-toh-**KON**-a-zole.
Is ketoconazole ever shortened or abbreviated?
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Ketoconazole is usually said in full and doesn't have a common short form or abbreviation used in everyday medical speech. Healthcare workers typically use the complete name to avoid confusion.