How to pronounce chlorphenoxamine
Say it like klor-feh-NOK-suh-meen. Chlorphenoxamine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOK).
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- klor
- feh
- NOK
- suh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorphenoxamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chlorphenoxamine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: klaw-feh-NOK-suh-meen.
What does chlorphenoxamine mean?
- A particular antipruritic drug.
Questions about saying chlorphenoxamine
How do you pronounce chlorphenoxamine?
Say klor-feh-NOK-suh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɔrfɛˈnɑksəmin/. In British English it is /ˌklɔːfɛˈnɒksəmin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorphenoxamine?
Chlorphenoxamine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOK). Broken into parts: klor · feh · NOK · suh · meen.
Is chlorphenoxamine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌklɔːfɛˈnɒksəmin/ (klaw-feh-NOK-suh-meen).