How to Pronounce Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
ox-i-BYOO-ti-nin
IPA: /ɒks.ɪ.ˈbjoʊɒ.tɪ.nɪn/
Brand name: Ditropan
ox
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BYOO
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Oxybutynin is pronounced ox-i-BYOO-ti-nin
How do you pronounce Oxybutynin?
Oxybutynin is pronounced “ox-i-BYOO-ti-nin”. It has 5 syllables: ox ‑ i ‑ byoo ‑ ti ‑ nin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “byoo”.
How many syllables are in Oxybutynin?
Oxybutynin has 5 syllables: ox ‑ i ‑ byoo ‑ ti ‑ nin.
What does Oxybutynin mean?
Oxybutynin is an anticholinergic/antispasmodic used for overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. It blocks muscarinic receptors in the detrusor muscle to reduce bladder contractions.
Word Parts
prefix
oxy-
oxygen-containing
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: ox-i-BYOO-ti-nin. Stress falls on syllable 3 (BYOO) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Overactive bladder, anticholinergic
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