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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) If you know someone who would like to learn how to say pantoprazole or Protonix, please share this episode with them. Subscribe for all future episodes. This podcast is on all major podcast players and YouTube. Popular links are below. ?? Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/42yqXOG Spotify https://spoti.fi/3qAk3uY Amazon/Audible https://adbl.co/43tM45P YouTube https://bit.ly/43Rnrjt Recommend a drug name for this series via email: kim@thepharmacistsvoice.com or leave a message through the contact tab on my website https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com. ?? Sign up for The Pharmacist's Voice ® monthly email newsletter! https://bit.ly/3AHJIaF 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
