How to Pronounce Captopril
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Captopril Pronunciation
KAP-toh-pril
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
KAP
stress here
toh
pril
3 syllables
What is Captopril?
Captopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve survival and reduce the risk of heart failure after a heart attack in patients a heart condition called left ventricular hypertrophy (enlargement of the walls of the left side of the heart). Captopril is also used to treat kidney disease (nephropathy) caused by diabetes in patients with type 1 diabetes and retinopathy (eye disease). Captopril is in a class o
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Captopril
How do you pronounce captopril?
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Captopril is pronounced KAP-toh-pril. The first syllable rhymes with "cap," the second syllable sounds like "toe," and the third syllable rhymes with "grill." The stress falls on the first syllable, so you say it a bit louder: KAP-toh-pril.
How many syllables does captopril have?
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Captopril has three syllables: cap-to-pril. When you say it normally, you might blend them together, but breaking them apart helps you see the word structure.
Which syllable is stressed in captopril?
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The first syllable, CAP, is the stressed syllable. You say it with more emphasis and a slightly higher pitch than the other syllables: KAP-toh-pril (not cap-TOH-pril or cap-toh-PRIL).
What is a common mistake when pronouncing captopril?
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A common mistake is putting the stress on the second syllable, saying cap-TOH-pril instead of KAP-toh-pril. Another mix-up is adding an extra syllable or changing the "oh" sound to something else. Remember: the stress stays on the first syllable, and the middle syllable sounds like "toe."
Is there an abbreviation for captopril?
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Captopril is sometimes shortened to Cap in medical settings, pronounced the same way as the first syllable: cap. However, the full three-syllable pronunciation KAP-toh-pril is more commonly used in conversation.
Can you use captopril in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The patient's doctor prescribed captopril, and the nurse explained the pronunciation to make sure the patient could ask the pharmacist about it correctly."
What part of the word gets your voice emphasis?
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Your voice emphasis—or stress—goes on the KAP part at the beginning. Say it like you're starting with a louder pop sound, then let the rest taper off: KAP (loud) toh-pril (quieter). This natural stress pattern makes the word easier to understand when you hear it spoken aloud.