How to pronounce leuprolide
Say it like LOO-pruh-lyde. Leuprolide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- pruh
- lyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leuprolide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of leuprolide
American and British speakers say leuprolide in essentially the same way: /ˈluprəˌlaɪd/ in the US and /ˈluːprəˌlaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-pruh-lyde.
What does leuprolide mean?
- Alternative form of leuprorelin.
Where does leuprolide come from?
From Leu + prol(ine) + -ide.
Questions about saying leuprolide
How do you pronounce leuprolide?
Say LOO-pruh-lyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈluprəˌlaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈluːprəˌlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leuprolide?
Leuprolide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · pruh · lyde.
Do Americans and Brits say leuprolide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈluprəˌlaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈluːprəˌlaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.