How to pronounce levodopa
Say it like lev-uh-DOH-puh. Levodopa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- lev
- uh
- DOH
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levodopa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- levGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of levodopa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lee-voh-DOH-puh.
What does levodopa mean?
- Alternative form of ʟ-dopa.
Where does levodopa come from?
From levo- + dopa.
Questions about saying levodopa
How do you pronounce levodopa?
Say lev-uh-DOH-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛvəˈdoʊpə/. In British English it is /ˌliːvəʊˈdəʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levodopa?
Levodopa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: lev · uh · DOH · puh.
Is levodopa 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 /ˌliːvəʊˈdəʊpə/ (lee-voh-DOH-puh).