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prednisone
Definition:
(nou) a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant
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It is a methylated derivative of prednisone.
It is treated with glucocorticoids such as prednisone.
It may be combined with prednisone.
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Common mistakes of prednisone pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pred-ni-ˈsone". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˈprɛd.nɪˌzoʊn" (US) and "ˈprɛd.nɪˌsəʊn" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "pred" and "zone".
- Vowel confusion: Some mispronounce "prednisone" with an unclear "i" sound, saying "pred-ˈniz-own". The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound, as in "ˈprɛd.nɪˌzoʊn" (US) and "ˈprɛd.nɪˌsəʊn" (UK). Tip: Keep the "i" short and clear.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the last syllable as "zone" instead of "sone". The correct pronunciation is "ˈprɛd.nɪˌzoʊn" (US) and "ˈprɛd.nɪˌsəʊn" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "sone" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers place equal stress on all syllables, resulting in "ˈpred.ni.zon". The correct pronunciation has a clear primary stress on the first syllable and secondary stress on the third: "ˈprɛd.nɪˌzoʊn" (US) and "ˈprɛd.nɪˌsəʊn" (UK). Tip: Prioritize stress on the first and third syllables.
- Dropping syllables: Occasionally, speakers may drop the "ni" sound entirely, saying "pred-soan". This omits a key syllable, leading to confusion. The correct form is "ˈprɛd.nɪˌzoʊn" (US) and "ˈprɛd.nɪˌsəʊn" (UK). Tip: Ensure every syllable is pronounced fully.