How to Pronounce Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

me-TOE-la-zone
IPA: /mɛ.ˈtɒɛ.læ.zɒnɛ/
Brand name: Zaroxolyn
me TOE la zone
Metolazone is pronounced me-TOE-la-zone

How do you pronounce Metolazone?

Metolazone is pronounced “me-TOE-la-zone”. It has 4 syllables: me ‑ toe ‑ la ‑ zone. The stress falls on the second syllable, “toe”.

How many syllables are in Metolazone?

Metolazone has 4 syllables: me ‑ toe ‑ la ‑ zone.

What does Metolazone mean?

Hypertension, edema

Word Parts

prefix met- methyl group
suffix -olazone thiazide-like diuretic (quinazoline)

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (TOE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Hypertension, edema. Similar to thiazides with potentially longer duration. Used for hypertension.

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