How to pronounce primaquine
Say it like PRIM-uh-kwin. Primaquine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIM).
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- PRIM
- uh
- kwin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primaquine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIMSay 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.
- kwinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of primaquine
American and British speakers say primaquine in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪməkwɪn/ in the US and /ˈprɪməkwɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIM-uh-kwin.
What does primaquine mean?
- A synthetic compound derived from quinoline, used as a medication in the treatment of malaria and pneumocystis pneumonia.
Where does primaquine come from?
From Latin prima (“the first”) + -quine (“quinoline derivative”).
Questions about saying primaquine
How do you pronounce primaquine?
Say PRIM-uh-kwin. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪməkwɪn/. In British English it is /ˈprɪməkwɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primaquine?
Primaquine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIM). Broken into parts: PRIM · uh · kwin.
Do Americans and Brits say primaquine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪməkwɪn/ and the British form is /ˈprɪməkwɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.