How to Pronounce Montelukast (Singulair)
mon-te-LOO-kast
IPA: /mɒn.tɛ.ˈluː.kæst/
Brand name: Singulair
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Montelukast is pronounced mon-te-LOO-kast
How do you pronounce Montelukast?
Montelukast is pronounced “mon-te-LOO-kast”. It has 4 syllables: mon ‑ te ‑ loo ‑ kast. The stress falls on the third syllable, “loo”.
How many syllables are in Montelukast?
Montelukast has 4 syllables: mon ‑ te ‑ loo ‑ kast.
What does Montelukast mean?
Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for asthma and allergic rhinitis. It blocks cysteinyl leukotriene receptors to reduce airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction.
Word Parts
suffix
-lukast
leukotriene receptor antagonist
Common Mispronunciations
Often mispronounced "MON-te-lu-kast" — stress on LOO: mon-te-LOO-kast
Where You'll Encounter This
Asthma, allergic rhinitis (mood SE warning)
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