How to pronounce dronedarone
Say it like druh-NED-uh-rohn. Dronedarone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NED).
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- druh
- NED
- uh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dronedarone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dronedarone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: druh-NED-uh-rohn.
What does dronedarone mean?
- A benzofuran derivative intended to treat cardiac arrhythmia.
Where does dronedarone come from?
From droned- (of unknown origin) + -arone (“antiarrhythmic”).
Questions about saying dronedarone
How do you pronounce dronedarone?
Say druh-NED-uh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /drəˈnɛdəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /drəˈnɛdəˌrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dronedarone?
Dronedarone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NED). Broken into parts: druh · NED · uh · rohn.
Is dronedarone 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 /drəˈnɛdəˌrəʊn/ (druh-NED-uh-rohn).