How to Pronounce Alpha-Methyldopa
AL-fa meth-il-DOE-pa
IPA: /ˈæl.fæ mɛθ.ɪl.ˈdɒɛ.pæ/
AL
fa meth
il
doe
pa
Alpha-Methyldopa is pronounced AL-fa meth-il-DOE-pa
How do you pronounce Alpha-Methyldopa?
Alpha-Methyldopa is pronounced “AL-fa meth-il-DOE-pa”. It has 5 syllables: al ‑ fa meth ‑ il ‑ doe ‑ pa. The stress falls on the first syllable, “al”.
How many syllables are in Alpha-Methyldopa?
Alpha-Methyldopa has 5 syllables: al ‑ fa meth ‑ il ‑ doe ‑ pa.
What does Alpha-Methyldopa mean?
Hypertension in pregnancy. Blood pressure control, cardiovascular protection
Word Parts
prefix
alpha-
alpha configuration
prefix
methyl-
methyl group modification
root
dopa
dihydroxyphenylalanine
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: AL-fa meth-il-DOE-pa. Stress is on the first syllable (AL) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word
Where You'll Encounter This
Blood pressure control, cardiovascular protection
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