How to Pronounce Formoterol (Foradil)

for-MOE-ter-ol
IPA: /fɒr.ˈmɒɛ.tɛr.ɒl/
Brand name: Foradil
for MOE ter ol
Formoterol is pronounced for-MOE-ter-ol

How do you pronounce Formoterol?

Formoterol is pronounced “for-MOE-ter-ol”. It has 4 syllables: for ‑ moe ‑ ter ‑ ol. The stress falls on the second syllable, “moe”.

How many syllables are in Formoterol?

Formoterol has 4 syllables: for ‑ moe ‑ ter ‑ ol.

What does Formoterol mean?

Asthma, COPD maintenance

Word Parts

suffix -terol beta-2 adrenergic agonist

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (MOE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Asthma, COPD maintenance. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle. Short-acting for rescue, long-acting for maintenance.

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