How to Pronounce Haloperidol (Haldol)
hal-oh-PER-i-dol
IPA: /hæl.oʊ.ˈpɛr.ɪ.dɒl/
Brand name: Haldol
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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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