How to pronounce ritodrine
Say it like RIT-uh-dreen. Ritodrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIT).
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- RIT
- uh
- dreen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ritodrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dreenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ritodrine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RIT-oh-dreen.
What does ritodrine mean?
- A sympathomimetic drug (beta-adrenoreceptor agonist) given by intravenous infusion in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₁NO₃·HCl to reduce uterine contractility and arrest premature labor.
Where does ritodrine come from?
From rito- (of unknown origin) + -drine (“sympathomimetic”).
Questions about saying ritodrine
How do you pronounce ritodrine?
Say RIT-uh-dreen. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪtəˌdrin/. In British English it is /ˈrɪtəʊdriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ritodrine?
Ritodrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIT). Broken into parts: RIT · uh · dreen.
Is ritodrine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈrɪtəʊdriːn/ (RIT-oh-dreen).