How to pronounce propofol
Say it like PROH-puh-fohl. Propofol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- puh
- fohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propofol 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of propofol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-puh-fol.
What does propofol mean?
- A sedating and hypnotic agent C₁₂H₁₈O administered intravenously to induce and maintain anesthesia or sedation.
Where does propofol come from?
From contraction of (diiso)prop(yl)ph(en)ol + -o-.
Questions about saying propofol
How do you pronounce propofol?
Say PROH-puh-fohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊpəˌfoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊpəfɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propofol?
Propofol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · puh · fohl.
Is propofol 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 /ˈprəʊpəfɒl/ (PROH-puh-fol).