How to pronounce rohypnol
Say it like roh-HYPE-nawl. Rohypnol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYPE).
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- roh
- HYPE
- nawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rohypnol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HYPESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rohypnol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-HYPE-nawl.
What does rohypnol mean?
- Flunitrazepam, a hypnotic drug (sleeping pill), sometimes used as a date rape drug.
- A tablet of flunitrazepam.
Where does rohypnol come from?
Genericized trademark of Rohypnol, a brand-name drug owned by F.
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Questions about saying rohypnol
How do you pronounce rohypnol?
Say roh-HYPE-nawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌroʊˈhaɪpˌnɔl/. In British English it is /ˌrəʊˈhaɪpˌnɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rohypnol?
Rohypnol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYPE). Broken into parts: roh · HYPE · nawl.
Is rohypnol 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 /ˌrəʊˈhaɪpˌnɔːl/ (roh-HYPE-nawl).