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-profen

/ˈpɹoʊ.fən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-pro-fen
IPA
/ˈpɹoʊ.fən/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of ibuprofen derivatives used as anti-inflammatory agents.

Etymology

From ibuprofen.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɹoʊ.fən/
  • British English: /ˈpɹəʊ.fən/

Questions

How do you pronounce -profen?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹoʊ.fən/.
What does -profen mean?
Used to form names of ibuprofen derivatives used as anti-inflammatory agents.
Where does -profen come from?
From ibuprofen.

How to pronounce -profen

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