How to pronounce metharbital
Say it like muh-THAR-buh-tawl. Metharbital has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAR).
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- muh
- THAR
- buh
- tawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metharbital 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.
- THARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of metharbital
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-THAH-buh-tawl.
What does metharbital mean?
- An anticonvulsant barbiturate C₉H₁₄N₂O₃.
Where does metharbital come from?
Blend of methyl + barbital.
Words that rhyme with metharbital
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Questions about saying metharbital
How do you pronounce metharbital?
Say muh-THAR-buh-tawl. The American pronunciation is /məˈθɑrbəˌtɔl/. In British English it is /məˈθɑːbəˌtɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metharbital?
Metharbital has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAR). Broken into parts: muh · THAR · buh · tawl.
Is metharbital 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 /məˈθɑːbəˌtɔːl/ (muh-THAH-buh-tawl).