How to pronounce captopril
Say it like KAP-tuh-pril. Captopril has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- tuh
- pril
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captopril pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- prilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of captopril
American and British speakers say captopril in essentially the same way: /ˈkæptəˌprɪl/ in the US and /ˈkæptəˌprɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-tuh-pril.
What does captopril mean?
- An ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure.
Where does captopril come from?
From (mer)capto + pr(oline) + -yl or (mer)capto + pr(opion)yl.
Questions about saying captopril
How do you pronounce captopril?
Say KAP-tuh-pril. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptəˌprɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkæptəˌprɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captopril?
Captopril has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · tuh · pril.
Do Americans and Brits say captopril the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæptəˌprɪl/ and the British form is /ˈkæptəˌprɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.