How to pronounce prochlorperazine
Say it like proh-klor-PER-uh-zeen. Prochlorperazine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER).
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- proh
- klor
- PER
- uh
- zeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prochlorperazine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- klorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- PERSay 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.
- zeenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prochlorperazine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-klaw-PER-uh-zeen.
What does prochlorperazine mean?
- A drug C₂₀H₂₄ClN₃S (trademark Compazine) that is a phenothiazine derivative having antiemetic and antipsychotic properties.
Where does prochlorperazine come from?
From pro(p)- + chlor- + (pi)perazine.
Questions about saying prochlorperazine
How do you pronounce prochlorperazine?
Say proh-klor-PER-uh-zeen. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊˌklɔrˈpɛrəˌzin/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊklɔːˈpɛrəziːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prochlorperazine?
Prochlorperazine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER). Broken into parts: proh · klor · PER · uh · zeen.
Is prochlorperazine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌprəʊklɔːˈpɛrəziːn/ (proh-klaw-PER-uh-zeen).