How to pronounce nitrofurantoin
Say it like ny-troh-fyuh-RAN-toh-in. Nitrofurantoin has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAN).
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- ny
- troh
- fyuh
- RAN
- toh
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitrofurantoin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nitrofurantoin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ny-troh-fyuh-RAN-toh-in.
What does nitrofurantoin mean?
- A synthetic nitrofuran drug, 1-(5-nitro-2-furfurylideneamino)hydantoin, that is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent used in the treatment on urinary tract infections such as cystitis.
Where does nitrofurantoin come from?
Blend of nitrofuran + hydantoin.
Questions about saying nitrofurantoin
How do you pronounce nitrofurantoin?
Say ny-troh-fyuh-RAN-toh-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌnaɪtroʊfjʊˈræntoʊɪn/. In British English it is /ˌnaɪtrəʊfjʊˈræntəʊɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitrofurantoin?
Nitrofurantoin has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAN). Broken into parts: ny · troh · fyuh · RAN · toh · in.
Is nitrofurantoin 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 /ˌnaɪtrəʊfjʊˈræntəʊɪn/ (ny-troh-fyuh-RAN-toh-in).