How to pronounce propranolol
Say it like proh-PRAN-uh-lawl. Propranolol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN).
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- proh
- PRAN
- uh
- lawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propranolol 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.
- PRANSay 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.
- lawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of propranolol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-PRAN-uh-lol.
What does propranolol mean?
- A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used mainly in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.
Where does propranolol come from?
From (iso)pro(pyl) + pr(op)anol + -ol.
Questions about saying propranolol
How do you pronounce propranolol?
Say proh-PRAN-uh-lawl. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈprænəˌlɔl/. In British English it is /prəʊˈprænəlɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propranolol?
Propranolol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN). Broken into parts: proh · PRAN · uh · lawl.
Is propranolol 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 /prəʊˈprænəlɒl/ (proh-PRAN-uh-lol).