How to pronounce mifepristone
Say it like mif-uh-PRIS-tohn. Mifepristone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIS).
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- mif
- uh
- PRIS
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mifepristone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mifepristone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mif-eh-PRIS-tohn.
What does mifepristone mean?
- A steroid medication that inhibits the action of progesterone, typically given orally in combination with misoprostol in early pregnancy to induce abortion.
Where does mifepristone come from?
From (a)mi(no)phe(nyl) + pr(opargyl) + ist- (“alteration of (o)est(radiol)”) + -one.
Words that rhyme with mifepristone
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Questions about saying mifepristone
How do you pronounce mifepristone?
Say mif-uh-PRIS-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪfəˈprɪˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌmɪfɛˈprɪstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mifepristone?
Mifepristone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIS). Broken into parts: mif · uh · PRIS · tohn.
Is mifepristone 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 /ˌmɪfɛˈprɪstəʊn/ (mif-eh-PRIS-tohn).