How to pronounce leuprorelin
Say it like loo-pruh-REL-in. Leuprorelin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REL).
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- loo
- pruh
- REL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leuprorelin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leuprorelin
American and British speakers say leuprorelin in essentially the same way: /ˌluprəˈrɛlɪn/ in the US and /ˌluːprəˈrɛlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: loo-pruh-REL-in.
What does leuprorelin mean?
- A synthetic analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (trademark Eligard, Lupron) that downregulates the secretion of gonadotropins, and is administered by injection in the form of its acetate C₅₉H₈₄N₁₆O₁₂·C₂H₄O₂ to treat cancer of the prostate gland, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and precocious p
Where does leuprorelin come from?
From Translingual Leu + Pro + English -relin (“LHRH release–stimulating peptide”).
Words that rhyme with leuprorelin
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Questions about saying leuprorelin
How do you pronounce leuprorelin?
Say loo-pruh-REL-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌluprəˈrɛlɪn/. In British English it is /ˌluːprəˈrɛlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leuprorelin?
Leuprorelin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REL). Broken into parts: loo · pruh · REL · in.
Do Americans and Brits say leuprorelin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌluprəˈrɛlɪn/ and the British form is /ˌluːprəˈrɛlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.