How to pronounce prodrug
Say it like PROHD-rug. Prodrug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROHD).
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- PROHD
- rug
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prodrug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of prodrug
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROHD-rug.
What does prodrug mean?
- A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolized in the body into a biologically active compound.
- In favor of recreational drugs.
Where does prodrug come from?
From pro- (“substitute for”) + drug.
Questions about saying prodrug
How do you pronounce prodrug?
Say PROHD-rug. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊdrʌɡ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊdrʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prodrug?
Prodrug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROHD). Broken into parts: PROHD · rug.
Is prodrug 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 /ˈprəʊdrʌɡ/ (PROHD-rug).