How to pronounce iloprost
Say it like IL-uh-prost. Iloprost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL).
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- IL
- uh
- prost
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iloprost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- prostGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of iloprost
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: IL-uh-prost.
What does iloprost mean?
- A drug used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, scleroderma, Raynaud phenomenon and ischemia.
Where does iloprost come from?
From ilo- (of unknown origin) + -prost (“prostaglandin”).
Questions about saying iloprost
How do you pronounce iloprost?
Say IL-uh-prost. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪləˌprɑst/. In British English it is /ˈɪləˌprɒst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iloprost?
Iloprost has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL). Broken into parts: IL · uh · prost.
Is iloprost 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 /ˈɪləˌprɒst/ (IL-uh-prost).