How to pronounce bromocriptine
Say it like broh-moh-KRIP-teen. Bromocriptine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIP).
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- broh
- moh
- KRIP
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bromocriptine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bromocriptine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: broh-moh-KRIP-teen.
What does bromocriptine mean?
- A drug used in the treatment of parkinsonism, galactorrhea, and other conditions. It is a synthetic analog of the ergot alkaloids and stimulates the dopaminergic receptors of the brain, inhibiting the release of prolactin.
Where does bromocriptine come from?
From bromo- + (ergo)cryptine.
Questions about saying bromocriptine
How do you pronounce bromocriptine?
Say broh-moh-KRIP-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˌbroʊmoʊˈkrɪpˌtin/. In British English it is /ˌbrəʊməʊˈkrɪptiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bromocriptine?
Bromocriptine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIP). Broken into parts: broh · moh · KRIP · teen.
Is bromocriptine 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 /ˌbrəʊməʊˈkrɪptiːn/ (broh-moh-KRIP-teen).