How to pronounce norgestimate
Say it like nor-JES-tih-mayt. Norgestimate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- nor
- JES
- tih
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norgestimate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- maytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of norgestimate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: naw-JES-tih-mayt.
What does norgestimate mean?
- A synthetic progestogen C₂₃H₃₁NO₃ (trademark Ortho Tri-Cyclen) that is used in combination with an estrogen (as ethinylestradiol) in birth control pills.
Where does norgestimate come from?
From nor- + (pro)gest(ogen) + im(ino) + -ate.
Questions about saying norgestimate
How do you pronounce norgestimate?
Say nor-JES-tih-mayt. The American pronunciation is /nɔrˈdʒɛstɪˌmeɪt/. In British English it is /nɔːˈdʒɛstɪˌmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norgestimate?
Norgestimate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: nor · JES · tih · mayt.
Is norgestimate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɔːˈdʒɛstɪˌmeɪt/ (naw-JES-tih-mayt).