How to Pronounce Fludrocortisone (Florinef)
floo-droe-KOR-ti-sone
IPA: /fluː.drɒɛ.ˈkɒr.tɪ.sɒnɛ/
Brand name: Florinef
floo
droe
KOR
ti
sone
Fludrocortisone is pronounced floo-droe-KOR-ti-sone
How do you pronounce Fludrocortisone?
Fludrocortisone is pronounced “floo-droe-KOR-ti-sone”. It has 5 syllables: floo ‑ droe ‑ kor ‑ ti ‑ sone. The stress falls on the third syllable, “kor”.
How many syllables are in Fludrocortisone?
Fludrocortisone has 5 syllables: floo ‑ droe ‑ kor ‑ ti ‑ sone.
What does Fludrocortisone mean?
Adrenal insufficiency
Word Parts
root
corti-
cortex/outer layer
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: floo-droe-KOR-ti-sone. Stress falls on syllable 3 (KOR) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Adrenal insufficiency. Replaces aldosterone in adrenal insufficiency.
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