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metronidazole
Definition:
(nou) antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis
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Hydroxymetronidazole is a metabolite of metronidazole.
One method of treatment is metronidazole.
Protocols with metronidazole are also in use.
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Common mistakes of metronidazole pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "MET-ronidazole." The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: /ˌmɛtrəˈnaɪdəˌzoʊl/ (US) and /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪdəˌzəʊl/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "metronidazole" slowly, emphasizing the fourth syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some people mispronounce "metronidazole" by using incorrect vowel sounds, such as saying "metronidazol." The correct pronunciation includes the "a" sound in the fourth syllable: /ˌmɛtrəˈnaɪdəˌzoʊl/ (US) and /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪdəˌzəʊl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "a" sound in "na" to avoid this mistake.
- Syllable count: A common error is to reduce the number of syllables, pronouncing it as "metronidazol." "Metronidazole" has six syllables: /ˌmɛtrəˈnaɪdəˌzoʊl/ (US) and /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪdəˌzəʊl/ (UK). Tip: Break it down into syllables: "met-ro-ni-da-zo-le."
- Ending sound: Some learners drop the final "le," saying "metronidazole" as "metronidazo." The correct pronunciation retains the "le" sound: /ˌmɛtrəˈnaɪdəˌzoʊl/ (US) and /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪdəˌzəʊl/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the last syllable clearly to keep the full pronunciation.
- Consonant clarity: People sometimes blend the consonants, saying "metronidazle" instead of "metronidazole." The correct pronunciation includes distinct sounds: /ˌmɛtrəˈnaɪdəˌzoʊl/ (US) and /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪdəˌzəʊl/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to each consonant to ensure clarity in pronunciation.