How to pronounce enalapril
Say it like ih-NAL-uh-pril. Enalapril has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL).
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- ih
- NAL
- uh
- pril
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enalapril pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- prilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enalapril
American and British speakers say enalapril in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnæləˌprɪl/ in the US and /ɪˈnæləˌprɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NAL-uh-pril.
What does enalapril mean?
- An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure.
Where does enalapril come from?
From (ph)en(yl) + ala(nine) + -pril (“angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor”).
Questions about saying enalapril
How do you pronounce enalapril?
Say ih-NAL-uh-pril. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnæləˌprɪl/. In British English it is /ɪˈnæləˌprɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enalapril?
Enalapril has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL). Broken into parts: ih · NAL · uh · pril.
Do Americans and Brits say enalapril the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnæləˌprɪl/ and the British form is /ɪˈnæləˌprɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.