Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

naproxen

/nəˈpɹɑksən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.16 in modern English

Syllables: naprox-en
IPA: /nəˈpɹɑksən/

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"These days, especially when she kept on top of taking her naproxen, the hurt in her joints and limbs merely teased."

Etymology

Blend of naphthyl + propionic + oxy- + -en.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /nəˈpɹɑksən/
British English: /nəˈpɹɒksən/

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

naprosyn

Questions

How do you pronounce naproxen?: The recorded pronunciation is /nəˈpɹɑksən/.
What does naproxen mean?: 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 does naproxen come from?: Blend of naphthyl + propionic + oxy- + -en.

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