How to pronounce rolipram
Say it like RAH-lih-pram. Rolipram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH).
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- RAH
- lih
- pram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rolipram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rolipram
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROL-ih-pram.
What does rolipram mean?
- An anti-inflammatory racetam drug being researched as a possible alternative to current antidepressants.
Questions about saying rolipram
How do you pronounce rolipram?
Say RAH-lih-pram. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑlɪpræm/. In British English it is /ˈrɒlɪpræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rolipram?
Rolipram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH). Broken into parts: RAH · lih · pram.
Is rolipram pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒlɪpræm/ (ROL-ih-pram).