How to pronounce methyprylon
Say it like meth-ih-PRY-lon. Methyprylon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY).
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- meth
- ih
- PRY
- lon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methyprylon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of methyprylon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meth-ih-PRY-lon.
What does methyprylon mean?
- A piperidinedione sedative used for treating insomnia, now less commonly prescribed because of its side effects.
Words that rhyme with methyprylon
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Questions about saying methyprylon
How do you pronounce methyprylon?
Say meth-ih-PRY-lon. The American pronunciation is /mɛθɪˈpraɪlɑn/. In British English it is /mɛθɪˈpraɪlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methyprylon?
Methyprylon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY). Broken into parts: meth · ih · PRY · lon.
Is methyprylon 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 /mɛθɪˈpraɪlɒn/ (meth-ih-PRY-lon).