How to pronounce aripiprazole
Say it like ar-ih-PIP-ruh-zohl. Aripiprazole has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIP).
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- ar
- ih
- PIP
- ruh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aripiprazole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aripiprazole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ar-ih-PIP-ruh-zohl.
What does aripiprazole mean?
- An antipsychotic drug C₂₃H₂₇Cl₂N₃O₂ used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and irritability associated with autism.
Where does aripiprazole come from?
From ari- (of unknown origin) + -piprazole (“phenylpiperazine derivative”).
Questions about saying aripiprazole
How do you pronounce aripiprazole?
Say ar-ih-PIP-ruh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /ˌærɪˈpɪprəˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /ˌærɪˈpɪprəˌzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aripiprazole?
Aripiprazole has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIP). Broken into parts: ar · ih · PIP · ruh · zohl.
Is aripiprazole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌærɪˈpɪprəˌzəʊl/ (ar-ih-PIP-ruh-zohl).