How to pronounce naproxen
Say it like nuh-PRAHK-sun. Naproxen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK).
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- nuh
- PRAHK
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naproxen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of naproxen
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nuh-PROK-sun.
What does naproxen mean?
- A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.
Where does naproxen come from?
Blend of naphthyl + propionic + oxy- + -en.
Words that rhyme with naproxen
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Questions about saying naproxen
How do you pronounce naproxen?
Say nuh-PRAHK-sun. The American pronunciation is /nəˈprɑksən/. In British English it is /nəˈprɒksən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naproxen?
Naproxen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK). Broken into parts: nuh · PRAHK · sun.
Is naproxen 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 /nəˈprɒksən/ (nuh-PROK-sun).