How to Pronounce Aspirin
AS-pir-in
IPA: /ˈæs.pɪr.ɪn/
AS
pir
in
Aspirin is pronounced AS-pir-in
How do you pronounce Aspirin?
Aspirin is pronounced “AS-pir-in”. It has 3 syllables: as ‑ pir ‑ in. The stress falls on the first syllable, “as”.
How many syllables are in Aspirin?
Aspirin has 3 syllables: as ‑ pir ‑ in.
What does Aspirin mean?
Heart Health. CV prevention, acute MI, stroke
Word Parts
prefix
a-
acetyl
root
spir-
Spiraea (meadowsweet plant)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress is on the first syllable (AS) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word
Where You'll Encounter This
CV prevention, acute MI, stroke
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