How to pronounce clofibrate
Say it like kloh-FY-brayt. Clofibrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- kloh
- FY
- brayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clofibrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- braytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of clofibrate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kloh-FY-brayt.
What does clofibrate mean?
- A compound C₁₂H₁₅ClO₃ used especially to lower abnormally high concentrations of fats and cholesterol in the blood.
Where does clofibrate come from?
From chlo(ro)- + fibro- + -ate (“ester”).
Words that rhyme with clofibrate
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Questions about saying clofibrate
How do you pronounce clofibrate?
Say kloh-FY-brayt. The American pronunciation is /kloʊˈfaɪˌbreɪt/. In British English it is /kləʊˈfaɪˌbreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clofibrate?
Clofibrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: kloh · FY · brayt.
Is clofibrate 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 /kləʊˈfaɪˌbreɪt/ (kloh-FY-brayt).