How to Pronounce Omeprazole (Prilosec)
oh-MEH-pra-zole
IPA: /oʊ.ˈmɛ.præ.zɒlɛ/
Brand name: Prilosec
oh
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pra
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Omeprazole is pronounced oh-MEH-pra-zole
How do you pronounce Omeprazole?
Omeprazole is pronounced “oh-MEH-pra-zole”. It has 4 syllables: oh ‑ meh ‑ pra ‑ zole. The stress falls on the second syllable, “meh”.
How many syllables are in Omeprazole?
Omeprazole has 4 syllables: oh ‑ meh ‑ pra ‑ zole.
What does Omeprazole mean?
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat GERD, peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It works by irreversibly blocking the hydrogen-potassium ATPase pump in gastric parietal cells.
Word Parts
suffix
-prazole
proton pump inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "oh-meh-PRAY-zole" — stress is on MEP: oh-MEH-pra-zole
Where You'll Encounter This
GERD, peptic ulcer, H. pylori. Suppresses gastric acid for GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and H. pylori eradication.
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