How to pronounce butyrophenone
Say it like byoo-tuh-roh-fuh-NOHN. Butyrophenone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NOHN).
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- byoo
- tuh
- roh
- fuh
- NOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Butyrophenone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of butyrophenone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: byoo-tuh-roh-fuh-NOHN.
What does butyrophenone mean?
- Any of a class of antipsychotic drugs (such as haloperidol) used especially in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Where does butyrophenone come from?
From butyro- + phenone.
Words that rhyme with butyrophenone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of butyrophenone.
Questions about saying butyrophenone
How do you pronounce butyrophenone?
Say byoo-tuh-roh-fuh-NOHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌbjutəroʊfəˈnoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌbjuːtərəʊfəˈnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in butyrophenone?
Butyrophenone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NOHN). Broken into parts: byoo · tuh · roh · fuh · NOHN.
Is butyrophenone 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 /ˌbjuːtərəʊfəˈnəʊn/ (byoo-tuh-roh-fuh-NOHN).