How to pronounce maprotiline
Say it like muh-PROH-tuh-leen. Maprotiline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- muh
- PROH
- tuh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maprotiline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maprotiline
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-PROH-tih-leen.
What does maprotiline mean?
- A tetracyclic antidepressant with properties similar to those of tricyclic amitriptyline, usually administered orally as the hydrochloride; 3-(9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracen-9-yl)propyl(methyl)amine, C₂₀H₂₃N.
Where does maprotiline come from?
Blend of mapro- (of unknown origin) + amitriptyline.
Questions about saying maprotiline
How do you pronounce maprotiline?
Say muh-PROH-tuh-leen. The American pronunciation is /məˈproʊtəˌlin/. In British English it is /məˈprəʊtɪliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maprotiline?
Maprotiline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: muh · PROH · tuh · leen.
Is maprotiline 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 /məˈprəʊtɪliːn/ (muh-PROH-tih-leen).