How to Pronounce Ropinirole
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Ropinirole Pronunciation
roh-PIN-ih-role
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
roh
PIN
stress here
ih
role
4 syllables
What is Ropinirole?
Ropinirole is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS; a condition that causes discomfort in the legs and a strong urge to move the legs, especially at night and when sitting or lying down). Ropinirole is in a class of medica
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Ropinirole
How do you pronounce ropinirole?
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Ropinirole is pronounced ROH-PIN-ih-role. Start with a long "O" sound like in "toe," then say "PIN" with stress on that syllable, then finish with "ih-role" where the final part rhymes with "pole."
Which syllable in ropinirole gets the stress?
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The second syllable gets the stress: ro-PIN-ih-role. People often accidentally stress the first or third syllable, but PIN is the one you should emphasize when you say it.
How do you break ropinirole into syllables?
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Ropinirole breaks into four syllables: ro-PIN-ih-role. Say each part separately and then blend them together smoothly.
What is a common mispronunciation of ropinirole?
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Many people mistakenly say RO-pi-ni-ROLE with the stress on the last syllable, but that's incorrect. The stress belongs on the second syllable: ro-PIN-ih-role.
Can you use ropinirole in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The patient's prescription lists ropinirole as one of his medications." This shows the word used as a medication name in a natural way.
Is ropinirole a brand name or generic name?
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Ropinirole is the generic name for a medication. You might also hear it referred to by a brand name in some countries, but ropinirole is the official medical term used in prescriptions and medical settings.
How should you pronounce it if you see it written down?
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Use the phonetic guide: roh-PIN-ih-role. The "roh" sounds like the word "row," "PIN" sounds like the sewing pin, and "role" rhymes with "pole." Put the stress on PIN and you'll say it correctly.