Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ropinirole

/ɹəˈpɪn.əˌɹoʊl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.37 in modern English

Syllables
ropini-role
IPA
/ɹəˈpɪn.əˌɹoʊl/
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

Etymology

Probably from rapid-onset + pinir- (of unknown origin) + (ind)ole.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɹəˈpɪn.əˌɹoʊl/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce ropinirole?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɹəˈpɪn.əˌɹoʊl/.
What does ropinirole mean?
A particular dopamine agonist used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Where does ropinirole come from?
Probably from rapid-onset + pinir- (of unknown origin) + (ind)ole.

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