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allopurinol
Definition:
(nou) a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
Examples:
The decision to take allopurinol is a life long one.
The dose should be reduced or allopurinol should be discontinued.
Drugs that may contribute to hyperuricosuria include allopurinol and uricase.
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Common mistakes of allopurinol pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable instead of the third. The correct pronunciation is /ˌæloʊˈpjʊərɪnɔl/ in US and /ˌæl.əˈpjʊə.rɪ.nɒl/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the "pu" syllable for the primary stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some mispronounce "allopurinol" by using a short "u" sound instead of the correct "ju" sound in the second syllable. The IPA shows /ˈpjʊə/ in UK and /ˈpjʊr/ in US. Tip: Practice the "ju" sound as in "you."
- Omitting syllables: It is common to drop the second syllable, pronouncing it as "alopurinol." This leads to a loss of clarity. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: /ˌæloʊˈpjʊərɪnɔl/ (US) and /ˌæl.əˈpjʊə.rɪ.nɒl/ (UK). Tip: Say each syllable clearly to avoid omission.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce the last syllable as "nal" instead of the correct "nɔl" in US or "nɒl" in UK. The IPA indicates this difference as well. Tip: Remember the "nol" sound should be pronounced like "nall" with a rounded vowel.
- Misplacing the "a": A frequent error is pronouncing the "a" in "allopurinol" as a long "a" sound. The correct sound is a short "a" as in "cat." The IPA reflects this with /ˌæloʊˈpjʊərɪnɔl/ (US) and /ˌæl.əˈpjʊə.rɪ.nɒl/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right "a" sound.