How to pronounce terbutaline
Say it like ter-BYOO-tuh-leen. Terbutaline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO).
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- ter
- BYOO
- tuh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terbutaline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of terbutaline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tur-BYOO-tuh-leen.
What does terbutaline mean?
- A synthetic compound with bronchodilator properties, used especially in the treatment of asthma.
Where does terbutaline come from?
From ter- + but(y)l + a(mino) + -ine.
Questions about saying terbutaline
How do you pronounce terbutaline?
Say ter-BYOO-tuh-leen. The American pronunciation is /tɚˈbjutəˌlin/. In British English it is /tɜːˈbjuːtəliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terbutaline?
Terbutaline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO). Broken into parts: ter · BYOO · tuh · leen.
Is terbutaline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tɜːˈbjuːtəliːn/ (tur-BYOO-tuh-leen).