How to pronounce levonorgestrel
Say it like lee-vuh-nor-JES-trul. Levonorgestrel has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JES).
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- lee
- vuh
- nor
- JES
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levonorgestrel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- norKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of levonorgestrel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: lee-voh-naw-JES-trul.
What does levonorgestrel mean?
- A synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives.
Where does levonorgestrel come from?
From levo- + norgestrel.
Words that rhyme with levonorgestrel
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Questions about saying levonorgestrel
How do you pronounce levonorgestrel?
Say lee-vuh-nor-JES-trul. The American pronunciation is /ˌlivənɔrˈdʒɛstrəl/. In British English it is /ˌliːvəʊnɔːˈdʒɛstrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levonorgestrel?
Levonorgestrel has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JES). Broken into parts: lee · vuh · nor · JES · trul.
Is levonorgestrel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌliːvəʊnɔːˈdʒɛstrəl/ (lee-voh-naw-JES-trul).