How to pronounce cyproheptadine
Say it like sy-pruh-HEP-tuh-deen. Cyproheptadine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEP).
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- sy
- pruh
- HEP
- tuh
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyproheptadine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cyproheptadine
American and British speakers say cyproheptadine in essentially the same way: /ˌsaɪprəˈhɛptədin/ in the US and /ˌsaɪprəˈhɛptədin/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-pruh-HEP-tuh-deen.
What does cyproheptadine mean?
- A particular antihistaminic, anticholinergic and antiserotonergic agent.
Questions about saying cyproheptadine
How do you pronounce cyproheptadine?
Say sy-pruh-HEP-tuh-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪprəˈhɛptədin/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪprəˈhɛptədin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyproheptadine?
Cyproheptadine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEP). Broken into parts: sy · pruh · HEP · tuh · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say cyproheptadine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsaɪprəˈhɛptədin/ and the British form is /ˌsaɪprəˈhɛptədin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.