How to pronounce methylphenobarbital
Say it like meth-ul-fee-noh-BAR-bih-tawl. Methylphenobarbital has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BAR).
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- meth
- ul
- fee
- noh
- BAR
- bih
- tawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methylphenobarbital pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of methylphenobarbital
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: meth-ul-fee-noh-BAH-bih-tawl.
What does methylphenobarbital mean?
- A barbiturate drug used as a sedative, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant.
Where does methylphenobarbital come from?
From methyl + phenobarbital.
Questions about saying methylphenobarbital
How do you pronounce methylphenobarbital?
Say meth-ul-fee-noh-BAR-bih-tawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛθəlˌfinoʊˈbɑrbɪˌtɔl/. In British English it is /ˌmɛθəlˌfiːnəʊˈbɑːbɪˌtɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methylphenobarbital?
Methylphenobarbital has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BAR). Broken into parts: meth · ul · fee · noh · BAR · bih · tawl.
Is methylphenobarbital 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 /ˌmɛθəlˌfiːnəʊˈbɑːbɪˌtɔːl/ (meth-ul-fee-noh-BAH-bih-tawl).