How to pronounce dapsone
Say it like DAP-sohn. Dapsone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAP).
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- DAP
- sohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dapsone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dapsone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DAP-sohn.
What does dapsone mean?
- A bacteriostatic antimicrobial agent 4-[(4-aminobenzene)sulfonyl]aniline (C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S) used in the treatment of leprosy and a chronic form of dermatitis.
Where does dapsone come from?
Contraction of diaminophenylsulfone.
Questions about saying dapsone
How do you pronounce dapsone?
Say DAP-sohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæpˌsoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈdæpsəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dapsone?
Dapsone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAP). Broken into parts: DAP · sohn.
Is dapsone 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 /ˈdæpsəʊn/ (DAP-sohn).