How to pronounce ropivacaine
Say it like roh-PIV-uh-kayn. Ropivacaine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIV).
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- roh
- PIV
- uh
- kayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ropivacaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PIVSay 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.
- kaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ropivacaine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-PIV-uh-kayn.
What does ropivacaine mean?
- A local anesthetic drug belonging to the amino amide group.
Questions about saying ropivacaine
How do you pronounce ropivacaine?
Say roh-PIV-uh-kayn. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈpɪvəˌkeɪn/. In British English it is /rəʊˈpɪvəˌkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ropivacaine?
Ropivacaine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIV). Broken into parts: roh · PIV · uh · kayn.
Is ropivacaine 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 /rəʊˈpɪvəˌkeɪn/ (roh-PIV-uh-kayn).