How to pronounce clonidine
Say it like KLON-uh-deen. Clonidine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLON).
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- KLON
- uh
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clonidine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clonidine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLON-ih-deen.
What does clonidine mean?
- A drug that acts as an α₂-adrenoreceptor agonist, used in the treatment of hypertension, opiate withdrawal, and a variety of other conditions.
Where does clonidine come from?
From chlo(ro)- + -(gua)nidine.
Questions about saying clonidine
How do you pronounce clonidine?
Say KLON-uh-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑnəˌdin/. In British English it is /ˈklɒnɪdiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clonidine?
Clonidine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLON). Broken into parts: KLON · uh · deen.
Is clonidine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈklɒnɪdiːn/ (KLON-ih-deen).