How to pronounce dinoprostone
Say it like dy-nuh-PROS-tohn. Dinoprostone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROS).
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- dy
- nuh
- PROS
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinoprostone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dinoprostone
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-nuh-PROS-tohn.
What does dinoprostone mean?
- A naturally-occurring prostaglandin, PGE2, with important effects in labor (softening the cervix and causing uterine contraction), sometimes used as an abortifacient.
Where does dinoprostone come from?
From dinoprost + -one.
Questions about saying dinoprostone
How do you pronounce dinoprostone?
Say dy-nuh-PROS-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪnəˈprɑˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪnəˈprɒˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dinoprostone?
Dinoprostone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROS). Broken into parts: dy · nuh · PROS · tohn.
Is dinoprostone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌdaɪnəˈprɒˌstəʊn/ (dy-nuh-PROS-tohn).