How to Pronounce Budesonide (Pulmicort)
byoo-DES-oh-nide
IPA: /bjoʊɒ.ˈdɛs.oʊ.nɪdɛ/
Brand name: Pulmicort
byoo
DES
oh
nide
Budesonide is pronounced byoo-DES-oh-nide
How do you pronounce Budesonide?
Budesonide is pronounced “byoo-DES-oh-nide”. It has 4 syllables: byoo ‑ des ‑ oh ‑ nide. The stress falls on the second syllable, “des”.
How many syllables are in Budesonide?
Budesonide has 4 syllables: byoo ‑ des ‑ oh ‑ nide.
What does Budesonide mean?
Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid used for asthma, COPD, and inflammatory bowel disease. It has high topical potency with extensive first-pass metabolism reducing systemic effects.
Word Parts
suffix
-onide
corticosteroid (acetonide)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (DES) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Inflammation, autoimmune, adrenal insufficiency. Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive. Used systemically and topically.
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