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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