How to pronounce clorgiline
Say it like KLOR-jih-leen. Clorgiline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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- KLOR
- jih
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clorgiline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clorgiline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAW-jih-leen.
What does clorgiline mean?
- An irreversible and selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A, used in scientific research, and structurally related to pargyline.
Where does clorgiline come from?
From chlor- + -giline.
Questions about saying clorgiline
How do you pronounce clorgiline?
Say KLOR-jih-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔrdʒɪˌlin/. In British English it is /ˈklɔːdʒɪˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clorgiline?
Clorgiline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · jih · leen.
Is clorgiline 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 /ˈklɔːdʒɪˌliːn/ (KLAW-jih-leen).