How to pronounce promazine
Say it like PROH-muh-zeen. Promazine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- muh
- zeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promazine 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zeenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of promazine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-muh-zeen.
What does promazine mean?
- A phenothiazine antipsychotic, with the chemical formula C₁₇H₂₀N₂S.
Where does promazine come from?
From promethazine. First attested in the 1950s.
Questions about saying promazine
How do you pronounce promazine?
Say PROH-muh-zeen. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊməzin/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊməziːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promazine?
Promazine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · muh · zeen.
Is promazine 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 /ˈprəʊməziːn/ (PROH-muh-zeen).