How to Pronounce Mifepristone
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Mifepristone Pronunciation
mih-FEP-ris-tone
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
mih
FEP
stress here
ris
tone
4 syllables
What is Mifepristone?
Mifepristone (Korlym) is used to treat hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in people with a certain type of Cushing's syndrome in which the body makes too much cortisol (a hormone) and who have failed surgery or cannot have surgery to treat this condition. Mifepristone is in a class of medications called cortisol receptor blockers. It works by blocking the activity of cortisol. Mifepristone is also available as another product (Mifeprex) that is used alone or in combination with another medication
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Mifepristone
How do you pronounce mifepristone?
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Mifepristone is pronounced mih-FEP-ris-tone. The stress falls on the second syllable, FEP, which is the loudest and longest part when you say it out loud.
How do you break mifepristone into syllables?
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Mifepristone breaks into four syllables: mih-FEP-ris-tone. When you say it slowly, each syllable is distinct and separate.
What's the most common mistake when pronouncing mifepristone?
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A common mistake is putting the stress on the first or third syllable instead of the second. Remember: mih-FEP-ris-tone, not MIH-fep-ris-tone or mih-fep-RIS-tone.
Is mifepristone sometimes pronounced differently?
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While some people might slightly vary the ending sound (tone versus toan), the main pronunciation stays the same: mih-FEP-ris-tone. The stressed second syllable is the most important part to get right.
What does each part of the word mifepristone sound like?
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The first part sounds like 'mih' (rhymes with 'with'), the second sounds like 'FEP' (rhymes with 'pep'), the third sounds like 'ris' (rhymes with 'hiss'), and the fourth sounds like 'tone' (rhymes with 'bone').
Can you use mifepristone in a sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The doctor discussed the medication mifepristone with the patient during their appointment.' This sentence uses the term in a medical conversation context.
How many syllables does mifepristone have?
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Mifepristone has four syllables. Counting them out: mi-fep-ris-tone.