How to Pronounce Metronidazole (Flagyl)
me-troe-NI-duh-zole
IPA: /mɛ.trɒɛ.ˈnɪ.dʌ.zɒlɛ/
Brand name: Flagyl
me
troe
NI
duh
zole
Metronidazole is pronounced me-troe-NI-duh-zole
How do you pronounce Metronidazole?
Metronidazole is pronounced “me-troe-NI-duh-zole”. It has 5 syllables: me ‑ troe ‑ ni ‑ duh ‑ zole. The stress falls on the third syllable, “ni”.
How many syllables are in Metronidazole?
Metronidazole has 5 syllables: me ‑ troe ‑ ni ‑ duh ‑ zole.
What does Metronidazole mean?
Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic used for anaerobic bacterial infections, C. difficile colitis, and protozoal infections. It forms toxic free radicals that damage microbial DNA.
Word Parts
prefix
metro-
methyl derivative
suffix
-nidazole
nitroimidazole antibiotic
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "met-roh-NID-a-zole" — stress on NI: me-troe-NI-duh-zole
Where You'll Encounter This
Anaerobic infections, C. diff, trichomoniasis
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