How to pronounce bimatoprost
Say it like bih-MAT-uh-prost. Bimatoprost has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- bih
- MAT
- uh
- prost
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bimatoprost 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.
- MATSay 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.
- prostGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bimatoprost
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-MAT-uh-prost.
What does bimatoprost mean?
- A prostaglandin analog C₂₅H₃₇NO₄ used topically to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (as in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma) and promote the growth of longer and thicker eyelashes. It is marketed under the trademarks Latisse and Lumigan.
Where does bimatoprost come from?
From bimato- (of unknown origin) + -prost (“prostaglandin”).
Questions about saying bimatoprost
How do you pronounce bimatoprost?
Say bih-MAT-uh-prost. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈmætəˌprɑst/. In British English it is /bɪˈmætəˌprɒst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bimatoprost?
Bimatoprost has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: bih · MAT · uh · prost.
Is bimatoprost 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 /bɪˈmætəˌprɒst/ (bih-MAT-uh-prost).