How to pronounce pentobarbital
Say it like pen-tuh-BAR-buh-tawl. Pentobarbital has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAR).
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- pen
- tuh
- BAR
- buh
- tawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pentobarbital pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pentobarbital
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pen-tuh-BAH-buh-tawl.
What does pentobarbital mean?
- A narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug (trademark Nembutal) formerly used to relieve insomnia.
Where does pentobarbital come from?
From pent(yl) + -o- + barbital.
Words that rhyme with pentobarbital
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Questions about saying pentobarbital
How do you pronounce pentobarbital?
Say pen-tuh-BAR-buh-tawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛntəˈbɑrbəˌtɔl/. In British English it is /ˌpɛntəˈbɑːbəˌtɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pentobarbital?
Pentobarbital has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAR). Broken into parts: pen · tuh · BAR · buh · tawl.
Is pentobarbital 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 /ˌpɛntəˈbɑːbəˌtɔːl/ (pen-tuh-BAH-buh-tawl).