How to pronounce primidone
Say it like PRY-muh-dohn. Primidone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- muh
- dohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primidone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of primidone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PRIM-uh-dohn.
What does primidone mean?
- An anticonvulsant drug chemically related (and partially metabolized) to phenobarbital, used in the treatment of epilepsy and essential (idiopathic) tremor.
Where does primidone come from?
Blend of p(y)rimid(ine) + d(i)one.
Questions about saying primidone
How do you pronounce primidone?
Say PRY-muh-dohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪməˌdoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈprɪmədəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primidone?
Primidone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · muh · dohn.
Is primidone 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 /ˈprɪmədəʊn/ (PRIM-uh-dohn).