How to Pronounce Escitalopram (Lexapro)
es-sye-TAL-oh-pram
IPA: /ɛs.sjɛ.ˈtæl.oʊ.præm/
Brand name: Lexapro
es
sye
TAL
oh
pram
Escitalopram is pronounced es-sye-TAL-oh-pram
How do you pronounce Escitalopram?
Escitalopram is pronounced “es-sye-TAL-oh-pram”. It has 5 syllables: es ‑ sye ‑ tal ‑ oh ‑ pram. The stress falls on the third syllable, “tal”.
How many syllables are in Escitalopram?
Escitalopram has 5 syllables: es ‑ sye ‑ tal ‑ oh ‑ pram.
What does Escitalopram mean?
Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It is the S-enantiomer of citalopram with improved selectivity.
Word Parts
prefix
es-
S-enantiomer
Common Mispronunciations
Commonly said "es-KI-tal-oh-pram" — the "sye" is often missed: es-sye-TAL-oh-pram
Where You'll Encounter This
Depression, anxiety - well tolerated
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