How to pronounce procaine
Say it like PROH-kayn. Procaine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- kayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of procaine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-kayn.
What does procaine mean?
- A synthetic compound derived from benzoic acid, used as a local anesthetic, especially in dentistry.
Where does procaine come from?
from pro- (“acting as a substitute or deputy of”) + -caine.
Questions about saying procaine
How do you pronounce procaine?
Say PROH-kayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌkeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procaine?
Procaine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · kayn.
Is procaine 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 /ˈprəʊkeɪn/ (PROH-kayn).