How to pronounce ciglitazone
Say it like sy-GLIT-uh-zohn. Ciglitazone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLIT).
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- sy
- GLIT
- uh
- zohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ciglitazone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- GLITSay 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.
- zohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ciglitazone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sy-GLIT-uh-zohn.
What does ciglitazone mean?
- A particular thiazolidinedione.
Where does ciglitazone come from?
From cy(clohexyl) + -glitazone (“thiazolidinedione derivative”).
Questions about saying ciglitazone
How do you pronounce ciglitazone?
Say sy-GLIT-uh-zohn. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈɡlɪtəˌzoʊn/. In British English it is /saɪˈɡlɪtəˌzəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ciglitazone?
Ciglitazone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLIT). Broken into parts: sy · GLIT · uh · zohn.
Is ciglitazone 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 /saɪˈɡlɪtəˌzəʊn/ (sy-GLIT-uh-zohn).