How to pronounce alprostadil
Say it like al-PRAH-stuh-dil. Alprostadil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAH).
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- al
- PRAH
- stuh
- dil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alprostadil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alprostadil
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-PROS-tuh-dil.
What does alprostadil mean?
- Prostaglandin E₁, a vasodilatory drug used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Where does alprostadil come from?
Probably from al(pha-cyclodextrin) + prosta(glandin) + -dil (“vasodilator”).
Questions about saying alprostadil
How do you pronounce alprostadil?
Say al-PRAH-stuh-dil. The American pronunciation is /ælˈprɑstəˌdɪl/. In British English it is /ælˈprɒstəˌdɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alprostadil?
Alprostadil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAH). Broken into parts: al · PRAH · stuh · dil.
Is alprostadil pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ælˈprɒstəˌdɪl/ (al-PROS-tuh-dil).