How to Pronounce Esomeprazole (Nexium)
es-oh-MEP-ra-zole
IPA: /ɛs.oʊ.ˈmɛp.ræ.zɒlɛ/
Brand name: Nexium
es
oh
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Esomeprazole is pronounced es-oh-MEP-ra-zole
How do you pronounce Esomeprazole?
Esomeprazole is pronounced “es-oh-MEP-ra-zole”. It has 5 syllables: es ‑ oh ‑ mep ‑ ra ‑ zole. The stress falls on the third syllable, “mep”.
How many syllables are in Esomeprazole?
Esomeprazole has 5 syllables: es ‑ oh ‑ mep ‑ ra ‑ zole.
What does Esomeprazole mean?
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and the S-isomer of omeprazole, used to treat GERD and erosive esophagitis. It provides potent acid suppression with improved bioavailability.
Word Parts
prefix
es-
S-enantiomer
suffix
-prazole
proton pump inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: es-oh-MEP-ra-zole. Stress falls on syllable 3 (MEP) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
GERD, NSAID ulcer prevention. Suppresses gastric acid for GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and H. pylori eradication.
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