How to pronounce ropinirole
Say it like ruh-PIN-uh-rohl. Ropinirole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN).
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- ruh
- PIN
- uh
- rohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ropinirole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PINSay 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.
- rohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ropinirole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ruh-PIN-uh-rohl.
What does ropinirole mean?
- A particular dopamine agonist used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Where does ropinirole come from?
Probably from rapid-onset + pinir- (of unknown origin) + (ind)ole.
Questions about saying ropinirole
How do you pronounce ropinirole?
Say ruh-PIN-uh-rohl. The American pronunciation is /rəˈpɪnəˌroʊl/. In British English it is /rəˈpɪnəˌrəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ropinirole?
Ropinirole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN). Broken into parts: ruh · PIN · uh · rohl.
Is ropinirole 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 /rəˈpɪnəˌrəʊl/ (ruh-PIN-uh-rohl).