How do you say pantoprazole? (Pronunciation Series Episode 56)

This is the 56th episode in my drug pronunciations series. In the episode, I divide pantoprazole and Protonix into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. We don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations.

 

Written pronunciations are helpful! They are below and in the show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast.

 

pantoprazole = pan-TOE-pra-zole

• Pan, like pancake
• TOE, like the toes on your feet
• Pra, like the name Oprah
• Zole, which rhymes with mole
• Emphasize TOE.
• Sources: USP Dictionary Online and MedlinePlus.gov (accessed 6-3-25)

 

Protonix = Pro-TAH-nix

• The first two syllables are basically the word “Proton,” as in a proton pump inhibitor.
• The third syllable claims the “N” in Protonix, so the last syllable is “nix” like the basketball team (The New York Knicks).
• Emphasize the middle syllable, TAH. 
• Source: Medication guide for Protonix on the FDA’s website (accessed 6-3-25)

 

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Host Background: Kim Newlove has been an Ohio pharmacist since 2001 (BS Pharm, Chem Minor). Her experience includes hospital, retail, compounding, and behavioral health. She is also an author, voice actor (medical narrator and audiobook narrator), podcast host, and consultant (audio production and podcasting). 

 

Links from this episode 

• Pantoprazole on MedlinePlus (accessed 6-3-25) https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601246.html 
• USP Dictionary Online (Subscription-based resource) 
• USP Dictionary’s pronunciation guide (Free resource, American Medical Association’s website)
• Protonix Medication Guide on the FDA’s website (accessed 6-3-25) https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/020987s045lbl.pdf 
• drugs.com - check out the “click and listen” feature
• Merriam Webster’s online dictionary www.m-w.com 

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