How to Pronounce Oxymorphone
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Oxymorphone Pronunciation
ok-see-MOR-fone
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
ok
see
MOR
stress here
fone
4 syllables
What is Oxymorphone?
Oxymorphone is used to relieve severe pain. Oxymorphone is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the body responds to pain.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Oxymorphone
How do you pronounce oxymorphone?
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Oxymorphone is pronounced ok-see-MOR-fone. Break it into four syllables: ok-see-MOR-fone. The stress falls on the third syllable, MOR, which you say a bit louder and longer than the others.
What is the stressed syllable in oxymorphone?
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The stressed syllable is MOR, the third one. A common mistake is putting the stress on the first syllable (OK-see-morphone) or the second one (ok-SEE-morphone), but the correct emphasis is on MOR.
How do you break oxymorphone into syllables?
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Oxymorphone has four syllables: ok-see-MOR-fone. Each part is roughly one syllable, with the third syllable getting the most emphasis when you say the word out loud.
What are common mispronunciations of oxymorphone?
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People often mispronounce it as ox-ee-MOR-fone (starting with 'ox' instead of 'ok') or oxy-MORE-fone (saying it like 'more' instead of 'mor'). The correct way starts with ok (like 'okay' without the 'ay'), then see, then MOR, then fone.
Can you use oxymorphone in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The patient's prescription lists oxymorphone as one of the medications in their chart." You might also hear it in a medical setting when healthcare workers discuss medication names.
Does oxymorphone have a short form or abbreviation?
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Oxymorphone is sometimes abbreviated as OM in medical writing or conversations, pronounced simply as 'O-M' (saying each letter separately).
How do you say the first part of oxymorphone?
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The first part is 'oxy,' which is pronounced ok-see. It rhymes with the beginning of words like 'oxygen' but stops after two syllables: ok-see.
What does the 'morphone' part of oxymorphone sound like?
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The 'morphone' part is pronounced MOR-fone, with the stress on MOR. The second syllable, fone, sounds like 'phone' without the 'ph' sound—just a regular 'f' sound.