How do you say citalopram and escitalopram? Pronunciation Series Episode 30 Pharmacist's Voice

My name is Kim Newlove, and I'm an Ohio-licensed pharmacist. Welcome to the 30th episode in my drug name pronunciation series. Today, we’re talking about citalopram (Celexa) and escitalopram (Lexapro).  
In this episode, I divide all four drug names into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations can be helpful, so you can see them below and in the show notes on thepharmacistsvoice.com. 
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Citalopram = si-TAL-uh-pram 
Emphasize TAL Source:  clinical practice and popular opinion  
Celexa = se-lek-sa
No emphasis is indicated by my source, but I emphasize LEX. Source:  medication guide, FDA’s website  
Escitalopram = ES-si-TAL-uh-pram
Emphasize ES and TAL.  TAL gets the most emphasis. Source:  clinical practice and popular opinion  
Lexapro = leks-a-pro
No emphasis is indicated by my source, but I emphasize LEX. Source:  medication guide, FDA’s website  
Thank for joining me to learn how to say citalopram, Celexa, escitalopram, and Lexapro. If you know someone who needs to learn how to say citalopram, Celexa, escitalopram, and Lexapro, please share this episode with them.  
 
Links from this episode
Celexa medication guide - FDA Website
Lexapro medication guide - FDA Website
USP Dictionary Online (aka “USAN”)  **Subscription-based resource
USP Dictionary’s (USAN) pronunciation guide (Free resource on the American Medical Association’s website)
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