How to pronounce benzamide
Say it like BEN-zuh-myde. Benzamide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- zuh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzamide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of benzamide
American and British speakers say benzamide in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnzəmaɪd/ in the US and /ˈbɛnzəmaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-zuh-myde.
What does benzamide mean?
- The amide of benzoic acid or any of its derivatives; several of its derivatives are pharmaceuticals
Where does benzamide come from?
From benz- + amide.
Questions about saying benzamide
How do you pronounce benzamide?
Say BEN-zuh-myde. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnzəmaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnzəmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzamide?
Benzamide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · zuh · myde.
Do Americans and Brits say benzamide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnzəmaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnzəmaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.