How to pronounce deprenyl
Say it like DEP-ruh-nil. Deprenyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP).
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- DEP
- ruh
- nil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deprenyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deprenyl
American and British speakers say deprenyl in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛprəˌnɪl/ in the US and /ˈdɛprəˌnɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEP-ruh-nil.
What does deprenyl mean?
- A monoamine oxidase inhibitor C₁₃H₁₇N used especially to treat Parkinson's disease.
Where does deprenyl come from?
Probably from d(im)e(thyl) + pr(opargyl) + (ph)en(eth)yl(amine).
Questions about saying deprenyl
How do you pronounce deprenyl?
Say DEP-ruh-nil. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛprəˌnɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdɛprəˌnɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprenyl?
Deprenyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP). Broken into parts: DEP · ruh · nil.
Do Americans and Brits say deprenyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛprəˌnɪl/ and the British form is /ˈdɛprəˌnɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.