How to pronounce bisacodyl
Say it like bis-uh-KOH-dil. Bisacodyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- bis
- uh
- KOH
- dil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bisacodyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bisacodyl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bis-uh-KOH-dil.
What does bisacodyl mean?
- A stimulant laxative typically prescribed for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction.
Where does bisacodyl come from?
From bis- + ac(etate) + -o- + (pyri)dyl.
Questions about saying bisacodyl
How do you pronounce bisacodyl?
Say bis-uh-KOH-dil. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɪsəˈkoʊˌdɪl/. In British English it is /ˌbɪsəˈkəʊˌdɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bisacodyl?
Bisacodyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: bis · uh · KOH · dil.
Is bisacodyl 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 /ˌbɪsəˈkəʊˌdɪl/ (bis-uh-KOH-dil).