How to pronounce pregabalin
Say it like pree-GAB-uh-lin. Pregabalin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAB).
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- pree
- GAB
- uh
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pregabalin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pregabalin
American and British speakers say pregabalin in essentially the same way: /priˈɡæbəlɪn/ in the US and /priˈɡæbəlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-GAB-uh-lin.
What does pregabalin mean?
- An anticonvulsant drug used for neuropathic pain and as an adjunct therapy for seizures.
Questions about saying pregabalin
How do you pronounce pregabalin?
Say pree-GAB-uh-lin. The American pronunciation is /priˈɡæbəlɪn/. In British English it is /priˈɡæbəlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pregabalin?
Pregabalin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAB). Broken into parts: pree · GAB · uh · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say pregabalin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈɡæbəlɪn/ and the British form is /priˈɡæbəlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.