How to Pronounce “omeprazole”

American (US)

/oʊˈmɛprəzoʊl/

British (UK)

/əʊˈmɛprəzəʊl/

noun — A substituted benzimidazole (trademark Losec, Prilosec) which is a proton pump inhibitor and inhibits secretion of gastric acid, being given orally in the treatment of ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux; 5-methoxy-2-(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridylmethylsulfinyl)benzimidazole, C17H19N3O3S.

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

Where the stress falls. “omeprazole” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /oʊˈmɛprəzoʊl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /oʊˈmɛprəzoʊl/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "omeprazole" mean?

omeprazole (noun): A substituted benzimidazole (trademark Losec, Prilosec) which is a proton pump inhibitor and inhibits secretion of gastric acid, being given orally in the treatment of ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux; 5-methoxy-2-(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridylmethylsulfinyl)benzimidazole, C17H19N3O3S.

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

American English: /oʊˈmɛprəzoʊl/. British English: /əʊˈmɛprəzəʊl/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "omeprazole"?

/oʊˈmɛprəzoʊl/ in American English, /əʊˈmɛprəzəʊl/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "omeprazole"?

“omeprazole” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /oʊˈmɛprəzoʊl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.