How to pronounce imipramine
Say it like ih-MIP-ruh-meen. Imipramine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIP).
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- ih
- MIP
- ruh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imipramine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of imipramine
American and British speakers say imipramine in essentially the same way: /ɪˈmɪprəmin/ in the US and /ɪˈmɪprəmin/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MIP-ruh-meen.
What does imipramine mean?
- A synthetic compound (trademark Tofranil) used to treat depression.
Where does imipramine come from?
From imi(de) + pr(opyl)amine.
Questions about saying imipramine
How do you pronounce imipramine?
Say ih-MIP-ruh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɪprəmin/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɪprəmin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imipramine?
Imipramine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIP). Broken into parts: ih · MIP · ruh · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say imipramine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈmɪprəmin/ and the British form is /ɪˈmɪprəmin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.