How to pronounce enprostil
Say it like en-PROS-til. Enprostil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROS).
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- en
- PROS
- til
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enprostil 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.
- PROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enprostil
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: en-PROS-til.
What does enprostil mean?
- A synthetic prostaglandin designed to resemble dinoprostone.
Where does enprostil come from?
From (all)en(yl) + -prostil (“prostaglandin”).
Questions about saying enprostil
How do you pronounce enprostil?
Say en-PROS-til. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈprɑˌstɪl/. In British English it is /ɛnˈprɒˌstɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enprostil?
Enprostil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROS). Broken into parts: en · PROS · til.
Is enprostil 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 /ɛnˈprɒˌstɪl/ (en-PROS-til).