How to pronounce ketoprofen
Say it like kee-tuh-PROH-fun. Ketoprofen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- kee
- tuh
- PROH
- fun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ketoprofen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- funKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ketoprofen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kee-tuh-PROH-fun.
What does ketoprofen mean?
- A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₆H₁₄O₃, derived from propionic acid, that has analgesic and antipyretic effects and acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin. It is used to treat dysmenorrhea and the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Where does ketoprofen come from?
From keto- + -profen (“ibuprofen derivative”).
Words that rhyme with ketoprofen
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Questions about saying ketoprofen
How do you pronounce ketoprofen?
Say kee-tuh-PROH-fun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkitəˈproʊfən/. In British English it is /ˌkiːtəˈprəʊfən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ketoprofen?
Ketoprofen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: kee · tuh · PROH · fun.
Is ketoprofen 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 /ˌkiːtəˈprəʊfən/ (kee-tuh-PROH-fun).