How to Pronounce Haloperidol (Haldol)

hal-oh-PER-i-dol
IPA: /hæl.oʊ.ˈpɛr.ɪ.dɒl/
Brand name: Haldol
hal oh PER i dol
Haloperidol is pronounced hal-oh-PER-i-dol

How do you pronounce Haloperidol?

Haloperidol is pronounced “hal-oh-PER-i-dol”. It has 5 syllables: hal ‑ oh ‑ per ‑ i ‑ dol. The stress falls on the third syllable, “per”.

How many syllables are in Haloperidol?

Haloperidol has 5 syllables: hal ‑ oh ‑ per ‑ i ‑ dol.

What does Haloperidol mean?

Haloperidol is a first-generation (typical) antipsychotic used for acute psychosis, agitation, and Tourette syndrome. It potently blocks dopamine D2 receptors with risk of extrapyramidal symptoms.

Word Parts

suffix -peridol butyrophenone antipsychotic

Common Mispronunciations

Often said "HAL-oh-per-i-dol" — stress on PER: hal-oh-PER-i-dol

Where You'll Encounter This

Acute psychosis, agitation, Tourette

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