How to pronounce dalfopristin
Say it like dal-foh-PRIS-tin. Dalfopristin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIS).
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- dal
- foh
- PRIS
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dalfopristin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dalfopristin
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DAL-foh-prih-stin.
What does dalfopristin mean?
- A streptogramin antibiotic derived from pristinamycin.
Where does dalfopristin come from?
From d(iethyl)a(mino) + (su)lfo(nyl) + -pristin (“pristinamycin derivative”).
Questions about saying dalfopristin
How do you pronounce dalfopristin?
Say dal-foh-PRIS-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˌdælfoʊˈprɪstɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdælfəʊprɪstɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dalfopristin?
Dalfopristin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIS). Broken into parts: dal · foh · PRIS · tin.
Is dalfopristin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdælfəʊprɪstɪn/ (DAL-foh-prih-stin).