Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-prostil

/ˈpɹɑˌstɪl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: -pros-til
IPA: /ˈpɹɑˌstɪl/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of prostaglandins used as antiulcers.

Etymology

Probably from -prost- (“prostaglandin”) + -yl.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈpɹɑˌstɪl/
British English: /ˈpɹɒ.stɪl/

Questions

How do you pronounce -prostil?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹɑˌstɪl/.
What does -prostil mean?: Used to form names of prostaglandins used as antiulcers.
Where does -prostil come from?: Probably from -prost- (“prostaglandin”) + -yl.

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