How to Pronounce Clobazam
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Clobazam Pronunciation
KLOH-ba-zam
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
KLOH
stress here
ba
zam
3 syllables
What is Clobazam?
Clobazam is used with other medication(s) to control seizures in adults and children 2 years of age and older who have Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes seizures and often causes developmental delays). Clobazam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Clobazam
How do you pronounce clobazam?
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Clobazam is pronounced KLOH-ba-zam. The first syllable sounds like "clo" in "close," the second syllable is "ba" like in "back," and the third syllable is "zam" like in "jam."
Which syllable is stressed in clobazam?
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The first syllable is stressed: KLOH-ba-zam. You say it with more force and a higher pitch on the "KLOH" part, and the last two syllables are quieter.
How do you break clobazam into syllables?
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Clobazam has three syllables: clo-ba-zam. If you tap your chin as you say each part, you'll tap three times.
What is a common mispronunciation of clobazam?
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Many people stress the wrong syllable and say "klo-BA-zam" or "klo-ba-ZAM," but the correct way is to stress the first syllable: KLOH-ba-zam.
Can you use clobazam in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor discussed clobazam as one medication option at the appointment." You might also hear it said in a medical setting when healthcare providers are talking about different treatment choices.
Is clobazam hard to pronounce?
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Not really! Once you remember that the first syllable gets the stress and sounds like "clo" in "clothes," the rest is straightforward. Just say it a few times out loud and it becomes easy.
Are there any similar-sounding medication names I might confuse with clobazam?
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Clobazam sounds somewhat similar to other medication names with "clob-" or "-zam" endings, so it's helpful to practice saying the full word clearly to avoid mix-ups when speaking with healthcare providers.