How to Pronounce “naproxen”

American (US)

/nəˈpɹɑksən/

British (UK)

/nəˈpɹɒksən/

noun — A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.

Where the stress falls. “naproxen” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /nəˈpɹɑksən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /nəˈpɹɑksən/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "naproxen" mean?

naproxen (noun): A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.

How do you pronounce "naproxen" in American vs British English?

American English: /nəˈpɹɑksən/. British English: /nəˈpɹɒksən/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "naproxen"?

/nəˈpɹɑksən/ in American English, /nəˈpɹɒksən/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "naproxen"?

“naproxen” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /nəˈpɹɑksən/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.