How to Pronounce Trazodone
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Trazodone Pronunciation
TRAY-zoh-done
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
TRAY
stress here
zoh
done
3 syllables
What is Trazodone?
Trazodone is used to treat depression. Trazodone is in a class of medications called serotonin modulators. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Trazodone
How do you pronounce trazodone?
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Trazodone is pronounced TRAY-zoh-done. The first syllable rhymes with "day," the second syllable sounds like "zo" (rhyming with "go"), and the final syllable is "done."
Which syllable in trazodone is stressed?
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The first syllable is stressed, so you say it with emphasis: TRAY-zoh-done. A common mistake is putting the stress on the second syllable (tray-ZOH-done), but that's not correct.
How do you break trazodone into syllables?
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Trazodone has three syllables: TRAY / zoh / done. Breaking it into parts like this makes it easier to pronounce and remember.
What is a common mispronunciation of trazodone?
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Many people say tray-ZOH-done (stressing the middle syllable) or TRAZ-oh-done (saying "traz" instead of "tray"). The correct way is TRAY-zoh-done with the stress on the first syllable.
Can you use trazodone in a sentence?
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Yes, for example: "The doctor discussed different medications, including trazodone, during the appointment." This shows how the word might be used in a medical conversation.
Is there a shorter way to say or write trazodone?
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Trazodone is usually just called by its full name, and you say it exactly as written: TRAY-zoh-done. There isn't a common abbreviation or shortened form for this medication name.
How do you say the first part of trazodone?
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The first part, "traz," is pronounced like "tray" (rhyming with "say" or "day"). It's easy to mispronounce it as "traz" to rhyme with "has," but the correct sound is closer to the word "tray."