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How to Pronounce Paracetamol/5-syl/
/ˌpær.əˈsiː.tə.mɒl/
From *para-acetylaminophenol*. Same drug as acetaminophen (US name). British/international term.
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SEE
TA
MOL
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pa - RA
- see - ta - mol
ˌpær.əˈsiː.tə.mɒl — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Paracetamol?
Paracetamol is pronounced /ˌpær.əˈsiː.tə.mɒl/ — "pa-RA-see-ta-mol" with primary stress on the second syllable.
How many syllables are in Paracetamol?
Paracetamol has 5 syllables: pa-RA-see-ta-mol. Stress falls on the second syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Paracetamol?
The second syllable — "RA" — carries primary stress: /ˌpær.əˈsiː.tə.mɒl/.
Where does the word Paracetamol come from?
Paracetamol is a Greek loanword — From *para-acetylaminophenol*. Same drug as acetaminophen (US name). British/international term..
Is Paracetamol pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Paracetamol is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Paracetamol?
Break the word into 5 syllables and exaggerate each: PA—RA—SEE—TA—MOL. Stress the second syllable loudly.