How to Pronounce Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
lan-SOH-pra-zole
IPA: /læn.ˈsoʊ.præ.zɒlɛ/
Brand name: Prevacid
lan
SOH
pra
zole
Lansoprazole is pronounced lan-SOH-pra-zole
How do you pronounce Lansoprazole?
Lansoprazole is pronounced “lan-SOH-pra-zole”. It has 4 syllables: lan ‑ soh ‑ pra ‑ zole. The stress falls on the second syllable, “soh”.
How many syllables are in Lansoprazole?
Lansoprazole has 4 syllables: lan ‑ soh ‑ pra ‑ zole.
What does Lansoprazole mean?
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat GERD, peptic ulcers, and H. pylori infection. It irreversibly inhibits the gastric proton pump.
Word Parts
suffix
-prazole
proton pump inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (SOH) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable. The ending "-zole" rhymes with "hole", not "zol"
Where You'll Encounter This
GERD, peptic ulcer, H. pylori eradication
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