How to pronounce risperidone
Say it like rih-SPER-ih-dohn. Risperidone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER).
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- rih
- SPER
- ih
- dohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risperidone 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.
- SPERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of risperidone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rih-SPER-ih-dohn.
What does risperidone mean?
- A drug that is a combined serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.
Where does risperidone come from?
From (fluo)r- + (benz)is(oxazole) + (pi)perid(inyl) + -one.
Questions about saying risperidone
How do you pronounce risperidone?
Say rih-SPER-ih-dohn. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɛrɪˌdoʊn/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɛrɪdəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risperidone?
Risperidone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER). Broken into parts: rih · SPER · ih · dohn.
Is risperidone 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 /rɪˈspɛrɪdəʊn/ (rih-SPER-ih-dohn).