How to pronounce adapalene
Say it like uh-DAP-uh-leen. Adapalene has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP).
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- uh
- DAP
- uh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adapalene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adapalene
American and British speakers say adapalene in essentially the same way: /əˈdæpəˌlin/ in the US and /əˈdæpəˌliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DAP-uh-leen.
What does adapalene mean?
- A retinoid C₂₈H₂₈O₃ applied topically to the skin in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is marketed under the trademark Differin and when used in combination with benzoyl peroxide, under the trademark Epiduo.
Where does adapalene come from?
Probably from ada(mantyl) + p(henyl) + (naphth)alene.
Questions about saying adapalene
How do you pronounce adapalene?
Say uh-DAP-uh-leen. The American pronunciation is /əˈdæpəˌlin/. In British English it is /əˈdæpəˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adapalene?
Adapalene has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP). Broken into parts: uh · DAP · uh · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say adapalene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdæpəˌlin/ and the British form is /əˈdæpəˌliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.