How to Pronounce “risperidone”

American (US)

/ɹɪˈspɛɹ.ɪˌdoʊn/

British (UK)

/ɹɪˈspɛ.ɹɪ.dəʊn/

noun — A drug that is a combined serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ɹɪˈspɛɹ.ɪˌdoʊn/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “risperidone” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “risperidone” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ɹɪˈspɛɹ.ɪˌdoʊn/ 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.

What does "risperidone" mean?

risperidone (noun): A drug that is a combined serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

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

American English: /ɹɪˈspɛɹ.ɪˌdoʊn/. British English: /ɹɪˈspɛ.ɹɪ.dəʊn/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "risperidone"?

/ɹɪˈspɛɹ.ɪˌdoʊn/ in American English, /ɹɪˈspɛ.ɹɪ.dəʊn/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "risperidone"?

“risperidone” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ɹɪˈspɛɹ.ɪˌdoʊn/ 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.