How to pronounce chlorpromazine
Say it like klor-PROM-uh-zeen. Chlorpromazine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROM).
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- klor
- PROM
- uh
- zeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorpromazine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- PROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zeenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chlorpromazine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: klaw-PROH-muh-zin.
What does chlorpromazine mean?
- A synthetic antipsychotic drug, with the chemical formula C₁₇H₁₉ClN₂S.
Where does chlorpromazine come from?
Borrowed from French chloropromazine.
Questions about saying chlorpromazine
How do you pronounce chlorpromazine?
Say klor-PROM-uh-zeen. The American pronunciation is /klɔrˈprɑməˌzin/. In British English it is /klɔːˈprəʊməzɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorpromazine?
Chlorpromazine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROM). Broken into parts: klor · PROM · uh · zeen.
Is chlorpromazine 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 /klɔːˈprəʊməzɪn/ (klaw-PROH-muh-zin).