How to Pronounce Metoprolol
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Metoprolol Pronunciation
meh-TOE-pro-lol
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
meh
TOE
stress here
pro
lol
4 syllables
What is Metoprolol?
Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and heart failure. It also improves survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.
Questions About Metoprolol
How do you pronounce metoprolol?
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Metoprolol is pronounced meh-TOE-pro-lol. The stress falls on the second syllable (TOE), which should be said a bit louder and longer than the others. It has four syllables total, and the first syllable rhymes with "bed."
What is the correct way to break metoprolol into syllables?
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Metoprolol breaks into four syllables: me-TO-pro-lol. Notice that the stress syllable (TO) is the second one, and the final two syllables sound like "pro-lol" (rhyming with "slow").
What is the most common mispronunciation of metoprolol?
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Many people mistakenly stress the first syllable, saying MET-o-pro-lol instead of meh-TOE-pro-lol. Another common mistake is rushing through the second syllable or not making it long enough—remember to say TOE clearly and give it emphasis.
Which syllable gets the stress in metoprolol?
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The second syllable gets the stress: meh-TOE-pro-lol. This is the "TOE" part, which should sound like the word "toe" on your foot. This stressed syllable is louder and slightly longer than the other three.
Can you use metoprolol in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The doctor prescribed metoprolol to help manage the patient's blood pressure." This sentence shows how you'd use the word when talking about medications in a medical setting.
Is there a shorter way to say or write metoprolol?
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In written medical notes, metoprolol is sometimes abbreviated as "metoprol" or just written as "metoprolol" in full. When speaking, most people say the full word meh-TOE-pro-lol rather than using a short form.
How is metoprolol different from saying it like other long medical words?
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Metoprolol can be tricky because the stress is on the second syllable, not the first—many long medical words stress the first or third syllable instead. Focus on saying TOE loudly and clearly, and the rest of the word will fall into place naturally.