How to pronounce prilocaine
Say it like PRIL-uh-kayn. Prilocaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIL).
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- PRIL
- uh
- kayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prilocaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prilocaine
American and British speakers say prilocaine in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪləˌkeɪn/ in the US and /ˈprɪləˌkeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIL-uh-kayn.
What does prilocaine mean?
- A local anesthetic related to lidocaine and used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₃H₂₀N₂O·HCl as a nerve block for pain especially in surgery and dentistry.
Where does prilocaine come from?
From propyl + amino + -caine (“local anesthetic”).
Questions about saying prilocaine
How do you pronounce prilocaine?
Say PRIL-uh-kayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪləˌkeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈprɪləˌkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prilocaine?
Prilocaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIL). Broken into parts: PRIL · uh · kayn.
Do Americans and Brits say prilocaine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪləˌkeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈprɪləˌkeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.