How to pronounce drospirenone
Say it like droh-SPIR-uh-nohn. Drospirenone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR).
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- droh
- SPIR
- uh
- nohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drospirenone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of drospirenone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: droh-SPIR-uh-nohn.
What does drospirenone mean?
- A synthetic progestogen C₂₄H₃₀O₃ that is an analog of spironolactone and is used in birth control pills in combination with ethinylestradiol (trademarks Yasmin and Yaz).
Where does drospirenone come from?
From (dihy)dro- + spir(or)enone.
Questions about saying drospirenone
How do you pronounce drospirenone?
Say droh-SPIR-uh-nohn. The American pronunciation is /droʊˈspɪrəˌnoʊn/. In British English it is /drəʊˈspɪrəˌnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drospirenone?
Drospirenone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR). Broken into parts: droh · SPIR · uh · nohn.
Is drospirenone 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 /drəʊˈspɪrəˌnəʊn/ (droh-SPIR-uh-nohn).