How to pronounce enflurane
Say it like en-FLUUR-ayn. Enflurane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLUUR).
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- en
- FLUUR
- ayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enflurane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- aynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of enflurane
American and British speakers say enflurane in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈflʊˌreɪn/ in the US and /ɛnˈflʊəreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-FLOOR-rayn.
What does enflurane mean?
- 2-chloro-1,1,2,-trifluoroethyl-difluoromethyl ether, a halogenated ether and structural isomer of isoflurane commonly used for inhalational anesthesia during the 1970s and 1980s.
Where does enflurane come from?
From en- (of unknown origin) + -flurane (“halogenated compound”).
Questions about saying enflurane
How do you pronounce enflurane?
Say en-FLUUR-ayn. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈflʊˌreɪn/. In British English it is /ɛnˈflʊəreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enflurane?
Enflurane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLUUR). Broken into parts: en · FLUUR · ayn.
Do Americans and Brits say enflurane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈflʊˌreɪn/ and the British form is /ɛnˈflʊəreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.