How to Pronounce Oxymetazoline
ox-ee-met-AZ-oh-leen
IPA: /ɒks.iː.mɛt.ˈæz.oʊ.liːn/
ox
ee
met
AZ
oh
leen
Oxymetazoline is pronounced ox-ee-met-AZ-oh-leen
How do you pronounce Oxymetazoline?
Oxymetazoline is pronounced “ox-ee-met-AZ-oh-leen”. It has 6 syllables: ox ‑ ee ‑ met ‑ az ‑ oh ‑ leen. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “az”.
How many syllables are in Oxymetazoline?
Oxymetazoline has 6 syllables: ox ‑ ee ‑ met ‑ az ‑ oh ‑ leen.
What does Oxymetazoline mean?
Nasal decongestant
Word Parts
prefix
oxy-
oxygen-containing
Common Mispronunciations
With 6 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: ox-ee-met-AZ-oh-leen. Stress falls on syllable 4 (AZ) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Nasal decongestant. Activates alpha-adrenergic receptors. Used for ADHD, HTN, and opioid withdrawal.
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