How to Pronounce Buspirone (BuSpar)
byoo-SPYE-rone
IPA: /bjoʊɒ.ˈspjɛ.rɒnɛ/
Brand name: BuSpar
byoo
SPYE
rone
Buspirone is pronounced byoo-SPYE-rone
How do you pronounce Buspirone?
Buspirone is pronounced “byoo-SPYE-rone”. It has 3 syllables: byoo ‑ spye ‑ rone. The stress falls on the second syllable, “spye”.
How many syllables are in Buspirone?
Buspirone has 3 syllables: byoo ‑ spye ‑ rone.
What does Buspirone mean?
Buspirone is a serotonin 5-HT1A partial agonist used for generalized anxiety disorder. Unlike benzodiazepines, it lacks sedative, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties and has no dependence risk.
Word Parts
suffix
-pirone
azapirone anxiolytic
Common Mispronunciations
Commonly said "BUS-pye-rone" — stress on SPYE: byoo-SPYE-rone
Where You'll Encounter This
GAD, takes weeks, no dependence
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