How to pronounce acetazolamide
Say it like as-uh-tuh-ZOH-luh-myde. Acetazolamide has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZOH).
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- as
- uh
- tuh
- ZOH
- luh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetazolamide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of acetazolamide
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-see-tuh-ZOL-uh-myde.
What does acetazolamide mean?
- A drug that inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, used in the treatment of glaucoma and epilepsy and as a diuretic (now especially in the prevention of acute mountain sickness).
Where does acetazolamide come from?
Blend of acetamide + azole.
Questions about saying acetazolamide
How do you pronounce acetazolamide?
Say as-uh-tuh-ZOH-luh-myde. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsətəˈzoʊləˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /əˌsiːtəˈzɒləmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetazolamide?
Acetazolamide has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZOH). Broken into parts: as · uh · tuh · ZOH · luh · myde.
Is acetazolamide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˌsiːtəˈzɒləmaɪd/ (uh-see-tuh-ZOL-uh-myde).