How to pronounce reserpine
Say it like rih-SUR-peen. Reserpine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- rih
- SUR
- peen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reserpine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- peenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reserpine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SUR-peen.
What does reserpine mean?
- A compound of the alkaloid class obtained from Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) and other plants and used in the treatment of hypertension.
Where does reserpine come from?
From Translingual R(auvolfia) serp(entina) + English -ine.
Questions about saying reserpine
How do you pronounce reserpine?
Say rih-SUR-peen. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɝˌpin/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɜːpiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reserpine?
Reserpine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: rih · SUR · peen.
Is reserpine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈsɜːpiːn/ (rih-SUR-peen).