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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