How to pronounce amiloride
Say it like uh-MIL-uh-ryde. Amiloride has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL).
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- uh
- MIL
- uh
- ryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amiloride 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.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of amiloride
American and British speakers say amiloride in essentially the same way: /əˈmɪləraɪd/ in the US and /əˈmɪləraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MIL-uh-ryde.
What does amiloride mean?
- A diuretic C₆H₈ClN₇O that promotes sodium excretion and potassium retention; any related compound.
Where does amiloride come from?
Probably from ami(dino) + (ch)lor- + -(am)ide.
Questions about saying amiloride
How do you pronounce amiloride?
Say uh-MIL-uh-ryde. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɪləraɪd/. In British English it is /əˈmɪləraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amiloride?
Amiloride has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL). Broken into parts: uh · MIL · uh · ryde.
Do Americans and Brits say amiloride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɪləraɪd/ and the British form is /əˈmɪləraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.