How to Pronounce Dexamethasone

To pronounce "dexamethasone", say DEX-am-eth-as-on-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DEX-am-eth-as-on-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “dexamethasone”

"dexamethasone" has 6 syllables: dex-am-eth-as-on-e.

What does dexamethasone mean?

noun

  1. A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid-class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C22H29FO5, or a derivative thereof

    “Many dexamethasones act as anti-inflammatory agents.”

Related words

decadronoradexondexamethazonedexamethosonedexamethosomebetamethasoneprednisolonedesoxycortone

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How many syllables are in "dexamethasone"?▾

"Dexamethasone" has 6 syllables: dex · am · eth · as · on · e.

What does "dexamethasone" mean?▾

Dexamethasone: A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid-class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C22H29FO5, or a derivative thereof

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