How to pronounce ciproxifan
Say it like sih-PROK-sih-fan. Ciproxifan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROK).
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- sih
- PROK
- sih
- fan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ciproxifan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ciproxifan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-PROK-sih-fan.
What does ciproxifan mean?
- A highly potent histamine antagonist proposed as a treatment for sleep disorders such as narcolepsy and to improve vigilance in old age, particularly in the treatment of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Questions about saying ciproxifan
How do you pronounce ciproxifan?
Say sih-PROK-sih-fan. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈprɑksɪfæn/. In British English it is /sɪˈprɒksɪfæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ciproxifan?
Ciproxifan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROK). Broken into parts: sih · PROK · sih · fan.
Is ciproxifan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɪˈprɒksɪfæn/ (sih-PROK-sih-fan).