How to Pronounce Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
hye-DROX-i-zeen
IPA: /hjɛ.ˈdrɒks.ɪ.ziːn/
Brand name: Vistaril
hye
DROX
i
zeen
Hydroxyzine is pronounced hye-DROX-i-zeen
How do you pronounce Hydroxyzine?
Hydroxyzine is pronounced “hye-DROX-i-zeen”. It has 4 syllables: hye ‑ drox ‑ i ‑ zeen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “drox”.
How many syllables are in Hydroxyzine?
Hydroxyzine has 4 syllables: hye ‑ drox ‑ i ‑ zeen.
What does Hydroxyzine mean?
Hydroxyzine is a first-generation antihistamine used for anxiety, pruritus, and as a preoperative sedative. It blocks H1 receptors and has anticholinergic and anxiolytic properties.
Word Parts
prefix
hydro-
water/hydrogen
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (DROX) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Anxiety, pruritus. Blocks histamine receptors for allergies, urticaria, and sometimes anxiety or insomnia.
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