How to Pronounce Minoxidil
mi-NOX-i-dil
IPA: /mɪ.ˈnɒks.ɪ.dɪl/
mi
NOX
i
dil
Minoxidil is pronounced mi-NOX-i-dil
How do you pronounce Minoxidil?
Minoxidil is pronounced “mi-NOX-i-dil”. It has 4 syllables: mi ‑ nox ‑ i ‑ dil. The stress falls on the second syllable, “nox”.
How many syllables are in Minoxidil?
Minoxidil has 4 syllables: mi ‑ nox ‑ i ‑ dil.
What does Minoxidil mean?
Refractory hypertension. HTN, heart failure, angina
Word Parts
suffix
-oxidil
potassium channel opener (vasodilator)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (NOX) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
HTN, heart failure, angina. Directly relaxes blood vessel walls to lower blood pressure.
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