How to Pronounce Naltrexone
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Naltrexone Pronunciation
nal-TREK-sone
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
nal
TREK
stress here
sone
3 syllables
What is Naltrexone?
Naltrexone is used along with counseling and social support to help people who have stopped drinking alcohol and using street drugs continue to avoid drinking or using drugs. Naltrexone should not be used to treat people who are still using street drugs or drinking large amounts of alcohol. Naltrexone is in a class of medications called opiate antagonists. It works by decreasing the craving for alcohol and blocking the effects of opiate medications and opioid street drugs.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Naltrexone
How do you pronounce naltrexone?
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Naltrexone is pronounced nal-TREK-sone. The stress falls on the second syllable, which rhymes with "trek." The first syllable sounds like "nal" (rhyming with "gal"), and the last syllable sounds like "sone" (rhyming with "bone").
What are the syllables in naltrexone?
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Naltrexone breaks into three syllables: nal-trek-sone. Each syllable is roughly equal in length, but the middle syllable gets the emphasis when you say the word.
Which syllable is stressed in naltrexone?
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The second syllable—TREK—is the stressed syllable. People sometimes mistakenly stress the first syllable (NAL-trexone) or the last syllable (nal-trek-SONE), but the correct emphasis is on the middle syllable.
What is a common mispronunciation of naltrexone?
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A common mistake is saying nal-TREX-one (stressing "trex" like the dinosaur), but the correct pronunciation stresses only the "TREK" part. Another mix-up is dropping the "l" sound at the beginning, but you need to include it: nal, not nah or nay.
How do you use naltrexone in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor explained how naltrexone is pronounced during the patient education session." You would say it naturally in conversation just like you'd say any medication name—nal-TREK-sone.
Is there a shorter way to say naltrexone?
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Naltrexone is sometimes abbreviated as NTX in medical writing, but you would still pronounce the full word "naltrexone" (nal-TREK-sone) when speaking aloud. The abbreviation is mainly used in written notes and documents.
How should you NOT pronounce naltrexone?
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Avoid saying nal-TREX-one, nal-trek-OWN, or NAL-trek-sone. Also don't say it too fast or slur the syllables together—each part should be clear: nal (pause) TREK (pause) sone.