How to pronounce norgestrel
Say it like nor-JES-trul. Norgestrel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- nor
- JES
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norgestrel 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.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of norgestrel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: naw-JES-trul.
What does norgestrel mean?
- A synthetic progestogen C₂₁H₂₈O₂ having two optically active forms of which the biologically active levorotatory form is used in birth control pills.
Where does norgestrel come from?
From nor- + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + e(thy)l.
Words that rhyme with norgestrel
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Questions about saying norgestrel
How do you pronounce norgestrel?
Say nor-JES-trul. The American pronunciation is /nɔrˈdʒɛstrəl/. In British English it is /nɔːˈdʒɛstrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norgestrel?
Norgestrel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: nor · JES · trul.
Is norgestrel 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 /nɔːˈdʒɛstrəl/ (naw-JES-trul).