How to Pronounce Propylthiouracil (PTU)
proe-pil-thye-oh-YOOR-a-sil
IPA: /prɒɛ.pɪl.θjɛ.oʊ.ˈjoʊɒr.æ.sɪl/
Brand name: PTU
proe
pil
thye
oh
YOOR
a
sil
Propylthiouracil is pronounced proe-pil-thye-oh-YOOR-a-sil
How do you pronounce Propylthiouracil?
Propylthiouracil is pronounced “proe-pil-thye-oh-YOOR-a-sil”. It has 7 syllables: proe ‑ pil ‑ thye ‑ oh ‑ yoor ‑ a ‑ sil. The stress falls on the fifth syllable, “yoor”.
How many syllables are in Propylthiouracil?
Propylthiouracil has 7 syllables: proe ‑ pil ‑ thye ‑ oh ‑ yoor ‑ a ‑ sil.
What does Propylthiouracil mean?
Hyperthyroidism, pregnancy
Word Parts
prefix
pro-
precursor/forward
suffix
-uracil
pyrimidine antimetabolite
Common Mispronunciations
With 7 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: proe-pil-thye-oh-YOOR-a-sil. Stress falls on syllable 5 (YOOR) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Hyperthyroidism, pregnancy. Reduces thyroid hormone production in hyperthyroidism.
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