How to Pronounce Lisinopril
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Lisinopril Pronunciation
ly-SIN-oh-pril
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
ly
SIN
stress here
oh
pril
4 syllables
What is Lisinopril?
Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children 6 years of age and older. It is used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure. Lisinopril is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pu
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Lisinopril
How do you pronounce lisinopril?
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Lisinopril is pronounced ly-SIN-oh-pril. The first syllable sounds like "lie," the second syllable "SIN" gets the stress (emphasis), and the last two syllables sound like "oh-pril."
Which syllable in lisinopril is stressed?
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The second syllable, "SIN," is stressed—that's where you put the emphasis when you say the word. A common mistake is stressing the first syllable, but it should be ly-SIN-oh-pril, not LY-sin-oh-pril.
How many syllables does lisinopril have?
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Lisinopril has four syllables: ly-SIN-oh-pril. Breaking it into chunks like this makes it easier to say the whole word smoothly.
What is a common mispronunciation of lisinopril?
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A common mistake is saying "lis-IN-oh-pril" with the stress on the second syllable but starting with "lis" instead of "ly." The correct way starts with the "ly" sound (like "lie"), not "lis."
Can you use lisinopril in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The doctor discussed lisinopril with the patient during the appointment." This shows how you might hear the word used in a medical conversation.
Is there a shorter way to say or write lisinopril?
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Lisinopril doesn't have a common abbreviation the way some medical terms do. People usually just say the full word: lisinopril.
Does lisinopril have any related medical words I should know?
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Yes—lisinopril is part of a family of similar medications, but for the purposes of pronunciation, you just need to focus on saying lisinopril itself correctly: ly-SIN-oh-pril.