How to Pronounce Naloxone

To pronounce "naloxone", say NAL-ox-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /nəˈlɒksəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/nəˈlɒksəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “naloxone”

"naloxone" has 4 syllables: nal-ox-on-e.

What does naloxone mean?

noun

  1. An opioid inverse agonist used to counter the effects of an overdose on opioids (such as heroin or morphine).

Related words

nalorphinenaxalonenaloxegolnaloxonazinenaltrexonenaloxazonenarcanoxymorphine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "naloxone"?▾

"Naloxone" has 4 syllables: nal · ox · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "naloxone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "naloxone" is /nəˈlɒksəʊn/.

What does "naloxone" mean?▾

Naloxone: An opioid inverse agonist used to counter the effects of an overdose on opioids (such as heroin or morphine).

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