How to pronounce ulipristal
Say it like yoo-lih-PRIS-tul. Ulipristal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIS).
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- yoo
- lih
- PRIS
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ulipristal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ulipristal
American and British speakers say ulipristal in essentially the same way: /ˌjulɪˈprɪstəl/ in the US and /ˌjuːlɪˈprɪstəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-lih-PRIS-tul.
What does ulipristal mean?
- A selective progesterone receptor modulator used in the acetate form for emergency contraception and to treat uterine fibroids.
Where does ulipristal come from?
From uli- (of unknown origin) + (mife)prist(one) + a(cety)l.
Words that rhyme with ulipristal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ulipristal.
Questions about saying ulipristal
How do you pronounce ulipristal?
Say yoo-lih-PRIS-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌjulɪˈprɪstəl/. In British English it is /ˌjuːlɪˈprɪstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ulipristal?
Ulipristal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIS). Broken into parts: yoo · lih · PRIS · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say ulipristal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjulɪˈprɪstəl/ and the British form is /ˌjuːlɪˈprɪstəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.