How to pronounce levorphanol
Say it like leh-VOR-fuh-nawl. Levorphanol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOR).
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- leh
- VOR
- fuh
- nawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levorphanol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- VORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of levorphanol
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: leh-VAW-fuh-nawl.
What does levorphanol mean?
- An addictive drug used especially in the form of its hydrated tartrate C₁₇H₂₃NO·C₄H₆O₆·2H₂O as a potent analgesic with properties similar to morphine.
Where does levorphanol come from?
From lev- + -orphan (“morphinan derivate”) + -ol.
Questions about saying levorphanol
How do you pronounce levorphanol?
Say leh-VOR-fuh-nawl. The American pronunciation is /lɛˈvɔrfəˌnɔl/. In British English it is /lɛˈvɔːfəˌnɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levorphanol?
Levorphanol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOR). Broken into parts: leh · VOR · fuh · nawl.
Is levorphanol 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 /lɛˈvɔːfəˌnɔːl/ (leh-VAW-fuh-nawl).