How to pronounce efaproxiral
Say it like ef-uh-PRAHK-sih-ral. Efaproxiral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRAHK).
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- ef
- uh
- PRAHK
- sih
- ral
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Efaproxiral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- efKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ralKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of efaproxiral
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ef-uh-PROK-sih-ral.
What does efaproxiral mean?
- An allosteric effector of hemoglobin that increases its oxygen-carrying capacity and can be used to increase the efficacy of certain chemotherapy drugs.
Questions about saying efaproxiral
How do you pronounce efaproxiral?
Say ef-uh-PRAHK-sih-ral. The American pronunciation is /ɛfəˈprɑksɪræl/. In British English it is /ɛfəˈprɒksɪræl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in efaproxiral?
Efaproxiral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRAHK). Broken into parts: ef · uh · PRAHK · sih · ral.
Is efaproxiral 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 /ɛfəˈprɒksɪræl/ (ef-uh-PROK-sih-ral).