How to Pronounce Finasteride (Proscar)

fi-NAS-teer-ide
IPA: /fɪ.ˈnæs.tɪr.ɪdɛ/
Brand name: Proscar
fi NAS teer ide
Finasteride is pronounced fi-NAS-teer-ide

How do you pronounce Finasteride?

Finasteride is pronounced “fi-NAS-teer-ide”. It has 4 syllables: fi ‑ nas ‑ teer ‑ ide. The stress falls on the second syllable, “nas”.

How many syllables are in Finasteride?

Finasteride has 4 syllables: fi ‑ nas ‑ teer ‑ ide.

What does Finasteride mean?

Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used for benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern hair loss. It blocks conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Word Parts

suffix -asteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

Commonly said "FIN-as-ter-ide" — stress on NAS: fi-NAS-teer-ide

Where You'll Encounter This

BPH, male baldness. Blocks DHT conversion for BPH and male pattern hair loss.

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