How to pronounce fenproporex
Say it like fen-PROP-uh-reks. Fenproporex has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROP).
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- fen
- PROP
- uh
- reks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fenproporex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- PROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fenproporex
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fen-PROP-uh-reks.
What does fenproporex mean?
- A stimulant drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine classes, developed in the 1960s and used as an appetite suppressant for the treatment of obesity.
Questions about saying fenproporex
How do you pronounce fenproporex?
Say fen-PROP-uh-reks. The American pronunciation is /fɛnˈprɑpərɛks/. In British English it is /fɛnˈprɒpərɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fenproporex?
Fenproporex has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROP). Broken into parts: fen · PROP · uh · reks.
Is fenproporex 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 /fɛnˈprɒpərɛks/ (fen-PROP-uh-reks).