How to pronounce buspirone
Say it like byoo-SPY-rohn. Buspirone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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- byoo
- SPY
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buspirone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of buspirone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: byoo-SPY-rohn.
What does buspirone mean?
- A mild antianxiety tranquilizer (trademark Buspar) that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₃₁N₅O₂·HCl and does not induce significant tolerance or psychological dependence.
Where does buspirone come from?
From bu(tyl) + spiro + -one.
Questions about saying buspirone
How do you pronounce buspirone?
Say byoo-SPY-rohn. The American pronunciation is /bjuˈspaɪˌroʊn/. In British English it is /bjuːˈspaɪˌrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buspirone?
Buspirone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: byoo · SPY · rohn.
Is buspirone 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 /bjuːˈspaɪˌrəʊn/ (byoo-SPY-rohn).