How to pronounce onapristone
Say it like oh-nuh-PRIS-tohn. Onapristone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIS).
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- oh
- nuh
- PRIS
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onapristone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of onapristone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-nuh-PRIS-tohn.
What does onapristone mean?
- A synthetic antiprogestogen used to combat prostate cancer.
Where does onapristone come from?
From ona- (of unknown origin) + (mife)pristone.
Words that rhyme with onapristone
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Questions about saying onapristone
How do you pronounce onapristone?
Say oh-nuh-PRIS-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊnəˈprɪˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌəʊnəˈprɪˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onapristone?
Onapristone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIS). Broken into parts: oh · nuh · PRIS · tohn.
Is onapristone 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 /ˌəʊnəˈprɪˌstəʊn/ (oh-nuh-PRIS-tohn).