How to Pronounce "Ibuprofen"
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IPA
ˌaɪbjuːˈproʊfɛn
Syllables:
i·bu·pro·fen
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What does "Ibuprofen" mean?
nounA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation.
Example:
"I took ibuprofen to relieve my headache after a long day."
Origin of "Ibuprofen"
From isobutylphenyl propionic acid, the chemical components it is derived from.
How to Say "Ibuprofen"
🗣️ Step by Step
Say 'eye' as in 'I', then 'byoo' like 'view' but with a 'b', followed by 'pro' as in 'pro', and end with 'fen' like 'pen'. Stress the 'PRO' syllable: eye-BYOO-PRO-fen.
⚠️ Common Mistake
A common mistake is pronouncing it as 'eye-BROO-fen', which incorrectly emphasizes the second syllable instead of the correct stress on 'PRO'.
💬 Example
I took ibuprofen to relieve my headache after a long day.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen is pronounced ˌaɪbjuːˈproʊfɛn. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Ibuprofen hard to pronounce?
Ibuprofen is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌaɪbjuːˈproʊfɛn.