How to pronounce norethisterone
Say it like nor-uh-THIS-tuh-rohn. Norethisterone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THIS).
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- nor
- uh
- THIS
- tuh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norethisterone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of norethisterone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: naw-reh-THIS-tuh-rohn.
What does norethisterone mean?
- A synthetic steroid hormone, 19-nor-17α-ethynyltestosterone (C₂₀H₂₆O₂), which has actions similar to those of progesterone and is used chiefly for contraception.
Where does norethisterone come from?
From nor- + ethisterone.
Questions about saying norethisterone
How do you pronounce norethisterone?
Say nor-uh-THIS-tuh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrəˈθɪstəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /nɔːrɛˈθɪstərəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norethisterone?
Norethisterone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THIS). Broken into parts: nor · uh · THIS · tuh · rohn.
Is norethisterone 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 /nɔːrɛˈθɪstərəʊn/ (naw-reh-THIS-tuh-rohn).