How to Pronounce Finasteride (Proscar)
fi-NAS-teer-ide
IPA: /fɪ.ˈnæs.tɪr.ɪdɛ/
Brand name: Proscar
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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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