How to Pronounce Hydromorphone
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Hydromorphone Pronunciation
hy-droh-MOR-fone
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
hy
droh
MOR
stress here
fone
4 syllables
What is Hydromorphone?
Hydromorphone is used to relieve severe pain. Hydromorphone is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Hydromorphone
How do you pronounce hydromorphone?
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Hydromorphone is pronounced hy-droh-MOR-fone. Break it into four syllables: HY-droh-MOR-fone. The stress falls on the third syllable, MOR, which should sound like the word "more."
What is the stressed syllable in hydromorphone?
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The stressed syllable is MOR, the third syllable. You say it louder and with more emphasis than the other syllables: hy-droh-MOR-fone.
What is a common mispronunciation of hydromorphone?
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A common mistake is stressing the first syllable and saying HY-droh-mor-fone, or stressing the last syllable and saying hy-droh-mor-FONE. Remember: the stress belongs on MOR in the middle of the word.
How many syllables does hydromorphone have?
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Hydromorphone has four syllables: HY-droh-MOR-fone. Each part flows together as one word, but breaking them into these four parts helps you pronounce it correctly.
Can you use hydromorphone in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The pharmacist asked the patient to repeat back the name hydromorphone to make sure they understood the medication label correctly."
Is there a short form or abbreviation for hydromorphone?
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Hydromorphone is sometimes abbreviated as HM in medical writing, but the full name hydromorphone (hy-droh-MOR-fone) is used most often when speaking or reading prescriptions aloud.
How should you say the first syllable of hydromorphone?
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The first syllable is HY, which rhymes with the word "my" or "sky." It's a short, quick sound before you move to the next syllable: HY-droh-MOR-fone.
What does the second syllable of hydromorphone sound like?
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The second syllable is droh, which rhymes with "go" or "flow." Say it quickly after HY: HY-droh-MOR-fone.