How to pronounce probenecid
Say it like proh-BEN-uh-sid. Probenecid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEN).
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- proh
- BEN
- uh
- sid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probenecid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of probenecid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-BEN-ih-sid.
What does probenecid mean?
- A synthetic sulfur-containing compound which promotes increased excretion of uric acid and is used to treat gout.
Where does probenecid come from?
From (di)pro(pyl) + ben(zoic a)cid.
Questions about saying probenecid
How do you pronounce probenecid?
Say proh-BEN-uh-sid. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈbɛnəsɪd/. In British English it is /prəʊˈbɛnɪsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probenecid?
Probenecid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEN). Broken into parts: proh · BEN · uh · sid.
Is probenecid 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 /prəʊˈbɛnɪsɪd/ (proh-BEN-ih-sid).