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naproxen
Definition:
(nou) a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain
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The exceptions are aspirin and naproxen.
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Common mistakes of naproxen pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable instead of the first. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /nəˈprɒk.sən/ (UK), /nəˈprɑːk.sən/ (US). Tip: Focus on saying "nap" more strongly.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "na" instead of "nə". This can lead to mispronunciation. The correct pronunciation is /nəˈprɒk.sən/ (UK), /nəˈprɑːk.sən/ (US). Tip: Think of the first syllable as a quick, soft sound.
- Omitting syllables: People sometimes say "naprox" instead of "naproxen", leaving off the final syllable. This changes the word entirely. The full pronunciation is /nəˈprɒk.sən/ (UK), /nəˈprɑːk.sən/ (US). Tip: Always include the "sen" at the end.
- Mispronouncing the "x": Some may pronounce "x" as "ks" instead of the correct "k" sound. The "x" in "naproxen" is pronounced as /k/. Tip: Remember that "naproxen" starts with a clear "n" sound followed by "aprok".
- Incorrect vowel length: A common mistake is to pronounce the "o" in the second syllable too long. The correct sound is short: /nəˈprɒk.sən/ (UK), /nəˈprɑːk.sən/ (US). Tip: Keep the vowel in "prok" brief and crisp.