How to pronounce proinflammatory
Say it like proh-in-FLAM-uh-tor-ee. Proinflammatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLAM).
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- proh
- in
- FLAM
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proinflammatory 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proinflammatory
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-in-FLAM-uh-tree.
What does proinflammatory mean?
- Producing or promoting inflammation.
- An inflammatory substance.
Where does proinflammatory come from?
From pro- + inflammatory.
Words that rhyme with proinflammatory
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Questions about saying proinflammatory
How do you pronounce proinflammatory?
Say proh-in-FLAM-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊɪnˈflæməˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊɪnˈflæmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proinflammatory?
Proinflammatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLAM). Broken into parts: proh · in · FLAM · uh · tor · ee.
Is proinflammatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌprəʊɪnˈflæmətri/ (proh-in-FLAM-uh-tree).