How to pronounce clomipramine
Say it like KLOH-mih-pruh-myne. Clomipramine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
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- KLOH
- mih
- pruh
- myne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clomipramine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of clomipramine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-mih-pruh-myne.
What does clomipramine mean?
- A tricyclic, heterocyclic drug used to treat depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Where does clomipramine come from?
Blend of chloro- + imipramine.
Questions about saying clomipramine
How do you pronounce clomipramine?
Say KLOH-mih-pruh-myne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊmɪprəˌmaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊmɪprəˌmaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clomipramine?
Clomipramine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · mih · pruh · myne.
Is clomipramine 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 /ˈkləʊmɪprəˌmaɪn/ (KLOH-mih-pruh-myne).