How to Pronounce Molindone
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Molindone Pronunciation
MOH-lin-done
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
MOH
stress here
lin
done
3 syllables
What is Molindone?
Molindone is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves). Molindone is in a class of medications called antipsychotics. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Molindone
How do you pronounce molindone?
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Molindone is pronounced MOH-lin-done. It has three syllables, and the stress falls on the first syllable: MOH. Think of saying "moh" like the word "mow," then add "lin" (rhymes with "in"), then "done" (rhymes with "sun").
Which syllable in molindone is stressed?
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The first syllable, MOH, is the stressed syllable. People sometimes mistakenly stress the second syllable and say "mo-LIN-done," but the correct way is to emphasize MOH at the beginning.
How do you break molindone into syllables?
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Molindone breaks into three syllables: MOH-lin-done. Each syllable gets one beat when you say it slowly.
What are common mispronunciations of molindone?
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A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable and saying "mo-LIN-done" instead of "MOH-lin-done." Another error is pronouncing the last syllable as "doan" instead of "done." Remember: MOH-lin-done, with the emphasis on the first part.
Is there a shorter way to write or say molindone?
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Molindone is usually written out fully since it's a medication name, and there isn't a standard abbreviation or nickname for it in everyday medical use. You'll typically see it and say it as the complete word: molindone.
Can you use molindone in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The pharmacist explained how to pronounce the medication name molindone to the patient." This sentence shows how you'd use the word when talking or reading about this medication.
How would you spell out the pronunciation of molindone for someone over the phone?
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You could say: "M-O-H, like the word 'mow,' then L-I-N, then D-O-N-E." Or you could use the phonetic respelling: "Say it as MOH-lin-done, with the stress on the first syllable, MOH."