How to pronounce bepridil
Say it like BEP-rih-dil. Bepridil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEP).
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- BEP
- rih
- dil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bepridil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bepridil
American and British speakers say bepridil in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛprɪˌdɪl/ in the US and /ˈbɛprɪˌdɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEP-rih-dil.
What does bepridil mean?
- A nonselective calcium channel blocker formerly used to treat angina.
Where does bepridil come from?
Probably from be(nzyl) + p(y)rr(ol)id(ine) + -dil (“vasodilator”).
Questions about saying bepridil
How do you pronounce bepridil?
Say BEP-rih-dil. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛprɪˌdɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbɛprɪˌdɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bepridil?
Bepridil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEP). Broken into parts: BEP · rih · dil.
Do Americans and Brits say bepridil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛprɪˌdɪl/ and the British form is /ˈbɛprɪˌdɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.