How to Pronounce Ketorolac
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Ketorolac Pronunciation
kee-TOR-oh-lak
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
kee
TOR
stress here
oh
lak
4 syllables
What is Ketorolac?
Ketorolac is used to relieve moderately severe pain, usually after surgery. Ketorolac is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Ketorolac
How do you pronounce ketorolac?
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Ketorolac is pronounced kee-TOR-oh-lak. Start with a long "ee" sound, then say "TOR" with the stress on that syllable, and finish with "oh-lak." The second syllable, TOR, is the one you emphasize when you say the word.
How many syllables does ketorolac have?
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Ketorolac has four syllables: kee-TOR-oh-lak. Breaking it into parts this way helps you say it smoothly and remember it better.
Which syllable gets the stress in ketorolac?
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The second syllable, TOR, gets the stress in ketorolac. This is the syllable you say a bit louder and longer than the others when you pronounce the word.
What's a common mispronunciation of ketorolac?
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A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable, like saying kee-toh-ROH-lak or KEE-toh-roh-lak. Remember: the stress belongs on the second syllable, TOR, so it should sound like kee-TOR-oh-lak.
Is there a short form or abbreviation for ketorolac?
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Ketorolac is sometimes abbreviated as Toradol, which is a brand name for the medication. Toradol is pronounced TOR-ah-dol, and it's commonly used in medical settings as a quicker way to refer to ketorolac.
Can you use ketorolac in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The nurse told me the doctor prescribed ketorolac for pain management." This shows how the word is used in everyday medical conversation.
What part of ketorolac should I emphasize when I say it?
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Emphasize the TOR part—say it louder and hold it slightly longer than the other syllables. This natural stress pattern (kee-TOR-oh-lak) is what makes the word sound correct to medical professionals and other English speakers.