How to pronounce desogestrel
Say it like des-uh-JES-trul. Desogestrel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JES).
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- des
- uh
- JES
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desogestrel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- desGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of desogestrel
American and British speakers say desogestrel in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛsəˈdʒɛstrəl/ in the US and /ˌdɛsəˈdʒɛstrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: des-uh-JES-trul.
What does desogestrel mean?
- A synthetic progestogen C₂₂H₃₀O used in birth control pills in combination with ethinylestradiol.
Where does desogestrel come from?
Blend of desoxy- + etonogestrel.
Words that rhyme with desogestrel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of desogestrel.
Questions about saying desogestrel
How do you pronounce desogestrel?
Say des-uh-JES-trul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛsəˈdʒɛstrəl/. In British English it is /ˌdɛsəˈdʒɛstrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desogestrel?
Desogestrel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JES). Broken into parts: des · uh · JES · trul.
Do Americans and Brits say desogestrel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛsəˈdʒɛstrəl/ and the British form is /ˌdɛsəˈdʒɛstrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.