How to pronounce mestranol
Say it like MES-truh-nawl. Mestranol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).
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- MES
- truh
- nawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mestranol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep 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 mestranol
American and British speakers say mestranol in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛstrəˌnɔl/ in the US and /ˈmɛstrənɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MES-truh-nol.
What does mestranol mean?
- A synthetic estrogen used chiefly in oral contraceptives, in combination with a progestational agent; the 3-methyl ether of ethinylestradiol, C₂₁H₂₆O₂.
Where does mestranol come from?
From me(thoxy) + estra(trie)ne + -ol.
Questions about saying mestranol
How do you pronounce mestranol?
Say MES-truh-nawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛstrəˌnɔl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛstrənɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mestranol?
Mestranol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · truh · nawl.
Do Americans and Brits say mestranol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛstrəˌnɔl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛstrənɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.