How to Pronounce “hydrocortisone”

American (US)

/ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/

British (UK)

/ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn/

noun — Name used for cortisol, a glucocorticoid steroid hormone, when used as a medication. Used to treat e.g. inflammation resulting from rheumatism and eczema.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “hydrocortisone” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “hydrocortisone” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "hydrocortisone" mean?

hydrocortisone (noun): Name used for cortisol, a glucocorticoid steroid hormone, when used as a medication. Used to treat e.g. inflammation resulting from rheumatism and eczema.

How do you pronounce "hydrocortisone" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/. British English: /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "hydrocortisone"?

/ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ in American English, /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "hydrocortisone"?

“hydrocortisone” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.