How to pronounce theophylline
Say it like thee-AH-fuh-lin. Theophylline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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- thee
- AH
- fuh
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theophylline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of theophylline
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: thee-uh-FIL-een.
What does theophylline mean?
- A bitter crystalline compound present in small quantities in tea leaves, isomeric with theobromine; used as a drug in therapy for respiratory diseases.
Questions about saying theophylline
How do you pronounce theophylline?
Say thee-AH-fuh-lin. The American pronunciation is /θiˈɑfəlɪn/. In British English it is /θiəˈfɪliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theophylline?
Theophylline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: thee · AH · fuh · lin.
Is theophylline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /θiəˈfɪliːn/ (thee-uh-FIL-een).