How to pronounce tropisetron
Say it like troh-PIS-uh-tron. Tropisetron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS).
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- troh
- PIS
- uh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tropisetron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PISSay 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.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tropisetron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: troh-PIS-uh-tron.
What does tropisetron mean?
- A serotonin 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist used mainly as an antiemetic to treat nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy.
Where does tropisetron come from?
From trop- (“atropine derivative”) + -i- + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).
Questions about saying tropisetron
How do you pronounce tropisetron?
Say troh-PIS-uh-tron. The American pronunciation is /troʊˈpɪsəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /trəʊˈpɪsəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tropisetron?
Tropisetron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS). Broken into parts: troh · PIS · uh · tron.
Is tropisetron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /trəʊˈpɪsəˌtrɒn/ (troh-PIS-uh-tron).