How to pronounce tetrahydrogestrinone
Say it like tet-ruh-hy-druh-JES-trih-nohn. Tetrahydrogestrinone has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JES).
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- tet
- ruh
- hy
- druh
- JES
- trih
- nohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetrahydrogestrinone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tetrahydrogestrinone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tet-ruh-hy-droh-JES-trih-nohn.
What does tetrahydrogestrinone mean?
- A banned anabolic steroid, C₂₁H₂₈O₂.
Where does tetrahydrogestrinone come from?
From tetrahydro + gestrinone.
Questions about saying tetrahydrogestrinone
How do you pronounce tetrahydrogestrinone?
Say tet-ruh-hy-druh-JES-trih-nohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛtrəˌhaɪdrəˈdʒɛstrɪˌnoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌtɛtrəˌhaɪdrəʊˈdʒɛstrɪnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetrahydrogestrinone?
Tetrahydrogestrinone has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JES). Broken into parts: tet · ruh · hy · druh · JES · trih · nohn.
Is tetrahydrogestrinone 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 /ˌtɛtrəˌhaɪdrəʊˈdʒɛstrɪnəʊn/ (tet-ruh-hy-droh-JES-trih-nohn).