How to pronounce alendronate
Say it like uh-LEN-druh-nayt. Alendronate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN).
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- uh
- LEN
- druh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alendronate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alendronate
American and British speakers say alendronate in essentially the same way: /əˈlɛndrəˌneɪt/ in the US and /əˈlɛndrəˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEN-druh-nayt.
What does alendronate mean?
- The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of alendronic acid.
Where does alendronate come from?
From alendronic acid + -ate.
Questions about saying alendronate
How do you pronounce alendronate?
Say uh-LEN-druh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛndrəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /əˈlɛndrəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alendronate?
Alendronate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN). Broken into parts: uh · LEN · druh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say alendronate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɛndrəˌneɪt/ and the British form is /əˈlɛndrəˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.