How to pronounce lubiprostone
Say it like loo-bih-PROS-tohn. Lubiprostone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROS).
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- loo
- bih
- PROS
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lubiprostone 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.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lubiprostone
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: loo-bih-PROS-tohn.
What does lubiprostone mean?
- A laxative drug C₂₀H₃₂F₂O₅ taken orally in the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. It is marketed under the trademark Amitiza.
Where does lubiprostone come from?
Probably from (f)lu(oro)- + bi(cyclo) + -prost- (“prostaglandin”) + -one.
Questions about saying lubiprostone
How do you pronounce lubiprostone?
Say loo-bih-PROS-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌlubɪˈprɑˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌluːbɪˈprɒˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lubiprostone?
Lubiprostone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROS). Broken into parts: loo · bih · PROS · tohn.
Is lubiprostone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌluːbɪˈprɒˌstəʊn/ (loo-bih-PROS-tohn).