How to pronounce propafenone
Say it like proh-PAF-uh-nohn. Propafenone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAF).
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- proh
- PAF
- uh
- nohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propafenone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PAFSay 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.
- nohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of propafenone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-PAF-uh-nohn.
What does propafenone mean?
- A drug with antiarrhythmic and local anesthetic properties, used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.
Where does propafenone come from?
From German Propafenon, from Propylamino + Fen- (“alteration of Phenyl”) + -on.
Questions about saying propafenone
How do you pronounce propafenone?
Say proh-PAF-uh-nohn. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈpæfəˌnoʊn/. In British English it is /prəʊˈpæfənəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propafenone?
Propafenone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAF). Broken into parts: proh · PAF · uh · nohn.
Is propafenone 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 /prəʊˈpæfənəʊn/ (proh-PAF-uh-nohn).