How to pronounce carbimazole
Say it like kar-BIM-uh-zohl. Carbimazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIM).
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- kar
- BIM
- uh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbimazole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of carbimazole
- 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-BIM-uh-zohl.
What does carbimazole mean?
- The prodrug of thiamazole, used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Where does carbimazole come from?
Blend of carboxylate + methimazole.
Questions about saying carbimazole
How do you pronounce carbimazole?
Say kar-BIM-uh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈbɪməˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /kɑːˈbɪməˌzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbimazole?
Carbimazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIM). Broken into parts: kar · BIM · uh · zohl.
Is carbimazole 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 /kɑːˈbɪməˌzəʊl/ (kah-BIM-uh-zohl).