How to pronounce carbidopa
Say it like kar-bih-DOH-puh. Carbidopa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- kar
- bih
- DOH
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbidopa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carbidopa
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kah-bih-DOH-puh.
What does carbidopa mean?
- A drug C₁₀H₁₄N₂O₄·H₂O that inhibits decarboxylation of ʟ-dopa in tissues outside the brain and that is administered with ʟ-dopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease to increase the amount of ʟ-dopa available for transport to the brain.
Where does carbidopa come from?
Probably from (de)carb(oxylase) + i(nhibitor) + -dopa (“dopamine derivative”).
Words that rhyme with carbidopa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carbidopa.
Questions about saying carbidopa
How do you pronounce carbidopa?
Say kar-bih-DOH-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrbɪˈdoʊpə/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːbɪˈdəʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbidopa?
Carbidopa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: kar · bih · DOH · puh.
Is carbidopa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɑːbɪˈdəʊpə/ (kah-bih-DOH-puh).