How to pronounce spiperone
Say it like SPIP-uh-rohn. Spiperone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIP).
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- SPIP
- uh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiperone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIPSay 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.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of spiperone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SPIP-uh-rohn.
What does spiperone mean?
- A psychoactive drug structurally related to butyrophenone.
Where does spiperone come from?
From spi(ro) + -perone (“4’-fluoro-4-piperidinobutyrophenone derivative”).
Questions about saying spiperone
How do you pronounce spiperone?
Say SPIP-uh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪpəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /ˈspɪpəˌrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiperone?
Spiperone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIP). Broken into parts: SPIP · uh · rohn.
Is spiperone 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 /ˈspɪpəˌrəʊn/ (SPIP-uh-rohn).