How to pronounce griseofulvin
Say it like griz-ee-oh-FUUL-vin. Griseofulvin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FUUL).
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- griz
- ee
- oh
- FUUL
- vin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Griseofulvin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- grizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- vinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of griseofulvin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: griz-ee-oh-FUUL-vin.
What does griseofulvin mean?
- An antifungal drug C₁₇H₁₇ClO₆ obtained from the mold Penicillium griseofulvum, used in humans and animals against fungal infections of the hair and skin.
Where does griseofulvin come from?
From Latin griseofulvum + -in.
Questions about saying griseofulvin
How do you pronounce griseofulvin?
Say griz-ee-oh-FUUL-vin. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡrɪzioʊˈfʊlvɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɡrɪziəʊˈfʊlvɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in griseofulvin?
Griseofulvin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FUUL). Broken into parts: griz · ee · oh · FUUL · vin.
Is griseofulvin 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 /ˌɡrɪziəʊˈfʊlvɪn/ (griz-ee-oh-FUUL-vin).