How to pronounce cimetidine
Say it like sy-MET-ih-deen. Cimetidine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- sy
- MET
- ih
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cimetidine 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.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cimetidine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sy-MET-ih-deen.
What does cimetidine mean?
- A histamine H₂-receptor antagonist that inhibits the production of acid in the stomach, mainly used to treat heartburn and peptic ulcers, but notorious for causing male impotence. It is a histamine analog, a sulfur-containing derivative of imidazole.
Where does cimetidine come from?
From cy(ano)- + meth- + (guan)idine.
Questions about saying cimetidine
How do you pronounce cimetidine?
Say sy-MET-ih-deen. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈmɛtɪdin/. In British English it is /saɪˈmɛtɪdin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cimetidine?
Cimetidine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: sy · MET · ih · deen.
Is cimetidine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /saɪˈmɛtɪdin/ (sy-MET-ih-deen).