How to pronounce milrinone
Say it like MIL-ruh-nohn. Milrinone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ruh
- nohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milrinone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of milrinone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MIL-ruh-nohn.
What does milrinone mean?
- An inotropic vasodilator agent administered in the form of its lactate C₁₂H₉N₃O·C₃H₆O₃ especially in short-term intravenous therapy for congestive heart failure.
Where does milrinone come from?
Probably from m(eth)yl + -rinone (“amrinone derivative”).
Questions about saying milrinone
How do you pronounce milrinone?
Say MIL-ruh-nohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlrəˌnoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlrəˌnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milrinone?
Milrinone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ruh · nohn.
Is milrinone 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 /ˈmɪlrəˌnəʊn/ (MIL-ruh-nohn).