How to pronounce inotropic
Say it like ee-nuh-TROH-pik. Inotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH).
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- ee
- nuh
- TROH
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inotropic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inotropic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-uh-TROH-pik.
What does inotropic mean?
- Increasing or decreasing the force of muscular contractions.
- An inotropic heart drug.
Words that rhyme with inotropic
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Questions about saying inotropic
How do you pronounce inotropic?
Say ee-nuh-TROH-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˌinəˈtroʊpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪnəˈtrəʊpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inotropic?
Inotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH). Broken into parts: ee · nuh · TROH · pik.
Is inotropic 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 /ˌɪnəˈtrəʊpɪk/ (in-uh-TROH-pik).