How to Pronounce Cilostazol
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Cilostazol Pronunciation
sih-LOS-ta-zol
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
sih
LOS
stress here
ta
zol
4 syllables
What is Cilostazol?
Cilostazol is used to reduce the symptoms of intermittent claudication (pain in the legs that worsens when walking and improves when resting that is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the legs). Cilostazol is in a class of medications called platelet-aggregation inhibitors (antiplatelet medications). It works by improving blood flow to the legs.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Cilostazol
How do you pronounce cilostazol?
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Cilostazol is pronounced sih-LOS-ta-zol. The stress falls on the second syllable, which rhymes with "loss." Say it like you're saying "sih" (quick sound), then "LOSS" (louder), then "tuh-zol" to finish.
How many syllables does cilostazol have?
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Cilostazol has four syllables: ci-los-ta-zol. Breaking it into parts makes it easier to say the whole word smoothly.
Which syllable is stressed in cilostazol?
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The second syllable, "LOS," is the stressed syllable in cilostazol. This means you say it louder and longer than the other syllables: sih-**LOS**-ta-zol.
What's a common mispronunciation of cilostazol?
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A common mistake is putting the stress on the first syllable, saying "SIH-lo-sta-zol" instead of the correct "sih-LOS-ta-zol." Another error is rushing through the ending and saying "zul" instead of "zol."
How should I say cilostazol in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The patient's prescription is for cilostazol, a medication that comes in tablet form." You would pronounce it naturally in context as sih-LOS-ta-zol.
Is there a short way to say or write cilostazol?
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Cilostazol is sometimes abbreviated as "Pletal" (its brand name), which is pronounced PLEH-tal. However, the generic name cilostazol is what you'll hear in most medical settings.
What does cilostazol sound like if I break it down?
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Think of it as three easy chunks: "sih" (like the beginning of "sip"), "LOSS" (rhymes with "boss"), and "ta-zol" (like "ta" in "taco" plus "zol" like "doll" with a Z). Put them together quickly: sih-LOS-ta-zol.