How to pronounce cyproterone
Say it like sy-PROH-tuh-rohn. Cyproterone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- sy
- PROH
- tuh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyproterone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cyproterone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sy-PROH-tuh-rohn.
What does cyproterone mean?
- A synthetic steroid C₂₂H₂₇ClO₃ that inhibits the action and secretion of testosterone by blocking the activity of androgen receptors.
Where does cyproterone come from?
From cy(clo)- + pro(ges)terone.
Questions about saying cyproterone
How do you pronounce cyproterone?
Say sy-PROH-tuh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈproʊtəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /saɪˈprəʊtəˌrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyproterone?
Cyproterone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: sy · PROH · tuh · rohn.
Is cyproterone 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 /saɪˈprəʊtəˌrəʊn/ (sy-PROH-tuh-rohn).