How to pronounce azalide
Say it like AY-zuh-lyde. Azalide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- zuh
- lyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azalide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of azalide
American and British speakers say azalide in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪzəlaɪd/ in the US and /ˈeɪzəlaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-zuh-lyde.
What does azalide mean?
- Any of a class of macrolide antibiotics which contain a nitrogen in the macrolide ring.
Questions about saying azalide
How do you pronounce azalide?
Say AY-zuh-lyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪzəlaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈeɪzəlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azalide?
Azalide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · zuh · lyde.
Do Americans and Brits say azalide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪzəlaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈeɪzəlaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.