How to Pronounce Cortisone

To pronounce "cortisone", say CORT-is-on-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CORT-is-on-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “cortisone”

"cortisone" has 4 syllables: cort-is-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does cortisone mean?

noun

  1. A corticosteroid hormone, closely related to corticosterone; 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone, with formula C21H28O5.

Words that rhyme with cortisone

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Related words

cortisolcorticosteroidcorticosteroneglucocorticoiddeoxycorticosteronehydrocortisoneglucorticoidcorticosterol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cortisone"?▾

"Cortisone" has 4 syllables: cort · is · on · e.

What does "cortisone" mean?▾

Cortisone: A corticosteroid hormone, closely related to corticosterone; 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone, with formula C21H28O5.

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