How to pronounce epoprostenol
Say it like ep-uh-PROS-tuh-nawl. Epoprostenol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROS).
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- ep
- uh
- PROS
- tuh
- nawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epoprostenol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of epoprostenol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ep-uh-PROS-tuh-nawl.
What does epoprostenol mean?
- Prostacyclin when used as a drug.
Where does epoprostenol come from?
Probably from epo(xy) + -prost- + enol.
Questions about saying epoprostenol
How do you pronounce epoprostenol?
Say ep-uh-PROS-tuh-nawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˈprɑstəˌnɔl/. In British English it is /ˌɛpəˈprɒstəˌnɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epoprostenol?
Epoprostenol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROS). Broken into parts: ep · uh · PROS · tuh · nawl.
Is epoprostenol 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 /ˌɛpəˈprɒstəˌnɔːl/ (ep-uh-PROS-tuh-nawl).