How to pronounce warfarin
Say it like WOR-fuh-rin. Warfarin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- fuh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warfarin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of warfarin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-fuh-rin.
What does warfarin mean?
- A coumarin salt, warfarin sodium, found in certain clovers, that retards blood coagulation
- Manufactured as a pharmaceutical drug and used in low dosage, with regular monitoring, for the prevention of thrombosis and embolism.
- Manufactured as a chemical, used in high dosage as a pesticide.
Where does warfarin come from?
From Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation + (coum)arin.
Questions about saying warfarin
How do you pronounce warfarin?
Say WOR-fuh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrfərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːfərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warfarin?
Warfarin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · fuh · rin.
Is warfarin 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 /ˈwɔːfərɪn/ (WAW-fuh-rin).