How to Pronounce Amiodarone (Cordarone)

a-mee-oh-DA-rone
IPA: /æ.miː.oʊ.ˈdæ.rɒnɛ/
Brand name: Cordarone
a mee oh DA rone
Amiodarone is pronounced a-mee-oh-DA-rone

How do you pronounce Amiodarone?

Amiodarone is pronounced “a-mee-oh-DA-rone”. It has 5 syllables: a ‑ mee ‑ oh ‑ da ‑ rone. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “da”.

How many syllables are in Amiodarone?

Amiodarone has 5 syllables: a ‑ mee ‑ oh ‑ da ‑ rone.

What does Amiodarone mean?

Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic used for ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias. It blocks potassium, sodium, and calcium channels with an extremely long half-life (40-55 days).

Word Parts

suffix -darone antiarrhythmic (amiodarone class)

Common Mispronunciations

Often mispronounced "AM-ee-oh-da-rone" — stress on DA: a-mee-oh-DA-rone

Where You'll Encounter This

AFib, ventricular arrhythmias. Restores normal cardiac rhythm. Classified by mechanism of action.

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