How to Pronounce Metoclopramide (Reglan)
met-oh-KLOE-pra-mide
IPA: /mɛt.oʊ.ˈklɒɛ.præ.mɪdɛ/
Brand name: Reglan
met
oh
KLOE
pra
mide
Metoclopramide is pronounced met-oh-KLOE-pra-mide
How do you pronounce Metoclopramide?
Metoclopramide is pronounced “met-oh-KLOE-pra-mide”. It has 5 syllables: met ‑ oh ‑ kloe ‑ pra ‑ mide. The stress falls on the third syllable, “kloe”.
How many syllables are in Metoclopramide?
Metoclopramide has 5 syllables: met ‑ oh ‑ kloe ‑ pra ‑ mide.
What does Metoclopramide mean?
Metoclopramide is a dopamine receptor antagonist and prokinetic used for gastroparesis and chemotherapy-induced nausea. It accelerates gastric emptying and has antiemetic properties.
Word Parts
suffix
-amide
amide compound
Common Mispronunciations
Very commonly mispronounced — stress falls on KLOE: met-oh-KLOE-pra-mide
Where You'll Encounter This
Gastroparesis, GERD, antiemetic
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