Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ulipristal

/ˌju.lɪˈpɹɪ.stəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.01 in modern English

Syllables
ulipristal
IPA
/ˌju.lɪˈpɹɪ.stəl/
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

Etymology

From uli- (of unknown origin) + (mife)prist(one) + a(cety)l.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌju.lɪˈpɹɪ.stəl/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce ulipristal?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌju.lɪˈpɹɪ.stəl/.
What does ulipristal mean?
A selective progesterone receptor modulator used in the acetate form for emergency contraception and to treat uterine fibroids.
Where does ulipristal come from?
From uli- (of unknown origin) + (mife)prist(one) + a(cety)l.

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