How to pronounce "propylthiouracil" in English
ˌpɹoʊ.pəlˌθaɪ.oʊˈjʊɹ.əˌsɪl
proh·pəl·thy·oh·YOOR·ə·sil
Primary stress: YOOR
Hear native speakers say propylthiouracil in context across real video clips
of the two. That held true for predicted sensitivities to the bitter compounds quinine, which is found in coffee in small amounts, and propylthiouracil, an artificial bitter which is found in coffee in small amounts, and propylthiouracil, an artificial bitter
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “propylthiouracil”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
proh
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
pəl
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
thy
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
oh
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
YOOR
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
sil
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the fifth syllable ("YOOR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "propylthiouracil" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "propylthiouracil is" sounds like "propylthiouracil-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "propylthiouracil" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“That held true for predicted sensitivities to the bitter compounds quinine, which is found in coffee in small amounts, and propylthiouracil, an artificial bitter”— SciShowWatch clip
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That held true for predicted sensitivities to the bitter compounds quinine, which is found in coffee in small amounts, and propylthiouracil, an artificial bitter
Hear it in context: “propylthiouracil”
1 clipThe English word “propylthiouracil” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌpɹoʊ.pəlˌθaɪ.oʊˈjʊɹ.əˌsɪl (phonetic respelling: proh-pəl-thy-oh-YOOR-ə-sil). Phonologically, it consists of 7 syllables (proh · pəl · thy · oh · YOOR · ə · sil), with primary lexical stress placed on the 5th syllable (YOOR). Grammatically, “propylthiouracil” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “propylthiouracil” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from SciShow.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #1 · @4:29
“of the two. That held true for predicted sensitivities to the bitter compounds quinine, which is found in coffee in small amounts, and propylthiouracil, an artificial bitter which is found in coffee in small amounts, and propylthiouracil, an artificial bitter”
Definition & Meaning: “propylthiouracil”
- A thioamide drug, used to treat hyperthyroidism by decreasing the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland, which is associated with a risk of agranulocytosis.
Example Sentences (1)
- “That held true for predicted sensitivities to the bitter compounds quinine, which is found in coffee in small amounts, and propylthiouracil, an artificial bitte”
Pronounce: “propylthiouracil”
- Pronunciation:
- proh-pəl-thy-oh-YOOR-ə-sil
- Syllables:
- proh · pəl · thy · oh · YOOR · ə · sil
- Written Hyphenation:
- pro · pyl · thi · ou · ra · cil
- Primary stress:
- YOOR
- IPA:
- ˌpɹoʊ.pəlˌθaɪ.oʊˈjʊɹ.əˌsɪl
- Hear it in context
- propylthiouracil
Words that Rhyme with “propylthiouracil”
-ʊrəˌsɪlWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"propylthiouracil" (⁄ˌpɹoʊ.pəlˌθaɪ.oʊˈjʊɹ.əˌsɪl⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "propylthiouracil" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about propylthiouracil
How do you pronounce “propylthiouracil”?
“propylthiouracil” is pronounced ⁄ˌpɹoʊ.pəlˌθaɪ.oʊˈjʊɹ.əˌsɪl⁄ (proh-pəl-thy-oh-YOOR-ə-sil). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “propylthiouracil”?
“propylthiouracil” has 7 syllables: proh · pəl · thy · oh · YOOR · ə · sil.
Where is the stress in “propylthiouracil”?
The primary stress in “propylthiouracil” is on “YOOR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “propylthiouracil” mean?
A thioamide drug, used to treat hyperthyroidism by decreasing the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland, which is associated with a risk of agranulocytosis.
How can I hear “propylthiouracil” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “propylthiouracil”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.