How to Pronounce Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
al-oh-PURE-i-nole
IPA: /æl.oʊ.ˈpjʊr.ɪ.nɒlɛ/
Brand name: Zyloprim
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Allopurinol is pronounced al-oh-PURE-i-nole
How do you pronounce Allopurinol?
Allopurinol is pronounced “al-oh-PURE-i-nole”. It has 5 syllables: al ‑ oh ‑ pure ‑ i ‑ nole. The stress falls on the third syllable, “pure”.
How many syllables are in Allopurinol?
Allopurinol has 5 syllables: al ‑ oh ‑ pure ‑ i ‑ nole.
What does Allopurinol mean?
Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to prevent gout flares and treat hyperuricemia. It reduces uric acid production by blocking the enzyme that converts hypoxanthine to uric acid.
Word Parts
suffix
-purinol
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
Sometimes said "AL-oh-pure-i-nol" — stress on PURE: al-oh-PURE-i-nole
Where You'll Encounter This
Chronic gout prophylaxis. Reduces uric acid production for chronic gout prevention.
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