How to Pronounce Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
hye-droe-MOR-fone
IPA: /hjɛ.drɒɛ.ˈmɒr.fɒnɛ/
Brand name: Dilaudid
hye
droe
MOR
fone
Hydromorphone is pronounced hye-droe-MOR-fone
How do you pronounce Hydromorphone?
Hydromorphone is pronounced “hye-droe-MOR-fone”. It has 4 syllables: hye ‑ droe ‑ mor ‑ fone. The stress falls on the third syllable, “mor”.
How many syllables are in Hydromorphone?
Hydromorphone has 4 syllables: hye ‑ droe ‑ mor ‑ fone.
What does Hydromorphone mean?
Hydromorphone is a potent semi-synthetic opioid approximately 5-7 times more potent than morphine, used for severe pain. It is preferred in renal impairment due to fewer active metabolites.
Word Parts
prefix
hydro-
water/hydrogen
root
morph-
opium/form
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (MOR) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable. "ph" is pronounced as "f" sound
Where You'll Encounter This
Moderate-severe pain, palliative care
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