How to pronounce entacapone
Say it like en-TAK-uh-pohn. Entacapone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- en
- TAK
- uh
- pohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entacapone 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.
- TAKSay 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.
- pohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of entacapone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-TAK-uh-pohn.
What does entacapone mean?
- A drug C₁₄H₁₅N₃O₅ that inhibits the breakdown of ʟ-dopa and is used in conjunction with ʟ-dopa and carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is marketed under the trademark Comtan and when used in conjunction with carbidopa and L-dopa, under the trademark Stalevo.
Where does entacapone come from?
Probably from German ent(gegen) (“E-configuration”) + -a- + -capone (“catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying entacapone
How do you pronounce entacapone?
Say en-TAK-uh-pohn. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtækəˌpoʊn/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtækəˌpəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entacapone?
Entacapone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: en · TAK · uh · pohn.
Is entacapone 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 /ɛnˈtækəˌpəʊn/ (en-TAK-uh-pohn).