How to pronounce flunitrazepam
Say it like floo-nuh-TRAZ-uh-pam. Flunitrazepam has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAZ).
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- floo
- nuh
- TRAZ
- uh
- pam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flunitrazepam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRAZSay 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.
- pamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flunitrazepam
American and British speakers say flunitrazepam in essentially the same way: /ˌflunəˈtræzəˌpæm/ in the US and /ˌfluːnaɪˈtreɪzɪpæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: floo-ny-TRAY-zih-pam.
What does flunitrazepam mean?
- A short-acting benzodiazepine derivative with relatively long-lasting sedative effects, used as a hypnotic and as a premedication for anesthesia; 5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-7-nitro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one, C₁₆H₁₂FN₃O₃.
Where does flunitrazepam come from?
From flu(oro)- + nitr- + -azepam.
Words that rhyme with flunitrazepam
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Questions about saying flunitrazepam
How do you pronounce flunitrazepam?
Say floo-nuh-TRAZ-uh-pam. The American pronunciation is /ˌflunəˈtræzəˌpæm/. In British English it is /ˌfluːnaɪˈtreɪzɪpæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flunitrazepam?
Flunitrazepam has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAZ). Broken into parts: floo · nuh · TRAZ · uh · pam.
Do Americans and Brits say flunitrazepam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflunəˈtræzəˌpæm/ and the British form is /ˌfluːnaɪˈtreɪzɪpæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.