How to pronounce bifeprunox
Say it like bih-FEP-ruh-noks. Bifeprunox has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEP).
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- bih
- FEP
- ruh
- noks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bifeprunox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- noksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bifeprunox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bih-FEP-ruh-noks.
What does bifeprunox mean?
- An antipsychotic drug.
Questions about saying bifeprunox
How do you pronounce bifeprunox?
Say bih-FEP-ruh-noks. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈfɛprənɑks/. In British English it is /bɪˈfɛprənɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bifeprunox?
Bifeprunox has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEP). Broken into parts: bih · FEP · ruh · noks.
Is bifeprunox 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 /bɪˈfɛprənɒks/ (bih-FEP-ruh-noks).