How to pronounce amlodipine
Say it like am-LOH-dih-peen. Amlodipine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- am
- LOH
- dih
- peen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amlodipine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- peenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amlodipine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: am-LOH-dih-peen.
What does amlodipine mean?
- A long-acting calcium channel blocker used as an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina
Where does amlodipine come from?
From am(ino-ch)lo(ro) + di(hydro)p(yrid)ine.
Questions about saying amlodipine
How do you pronounce amlodipine?
Say am-LOH-dih-peen. The American pronunciation is /æmˈloʊdɪˌpin/. In British English it is /æmˈləʊdɪpiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amlodipine?
Amlodipine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: am · LOH · dih · peen.
Is amlodipine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /æmˈləʊdɪpiːn/ (am-LOH-dih-peen).