How to Pronounce Ergocalciferol
er-goe-kal-SIF-er-ol
IPA: /ɛr.ɡɒɛ.kæl.ˈsɪf.ɛr.ɒl/
er
goe
kal
SIF
er
ol
Ergocalciferol is pronounced er-goe-kal-SIF-er-ol
How do you pronounce Ergocalciferol?
Ergocalciferol is pronounced “er-goe-kal-SIF-er-ol”. It has 6 syllables: er ‑ goe ‑ kal ‑ sif ‑ er ‑ ol. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “sif”.
How many syllables are in Ergocalciferol?
Ergocalciferol has 6 syllables: er ‑ goe ‑ kal ‑ sif ‑ er ‑ ol.
What does Ergocalciferol mean?
Vitamin D deficiency
Word Parts
prefix
ergo-
ergot-derived
root
calci-
calcium
suffix
-calciferol
vitamin D compound
Common Mispronunciations
With 6 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: er-goe-kal-SIF-er-ol. Stress falls on syllable 4 (SIF) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Vitamin D deficiency. Essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
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