How to pronounce oltipraz
Say it like OL-tih-praz. Oltipraz has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL).
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US American/ˈɑltɪpræz/OL-tih-praz
UK British/ˈɒltɪpræz/OL-tih-praz
- OL
- tih
- praz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oltipraz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- prazKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of oltipraz
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OL-tih-praz.
What does oltipraz mean?
noun
- 4-methyl-5-(2-pyrazinyl)-3-dithiolethione, a schistosomicide drug also used in tumor prevention.
Questions about saying oltipraz
How do you pronounce oltipraz?
Say OL-tih-praz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑltɪpræz/. In British English it is /ˈɒltɪpræz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oltipraz?
Oltipraz has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL). Broken into parts: OL · tih · praz.
Is oltipraz 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 /ˈɒltɪpræz/ (OL-tih-praz).