How to pronounce dabigatran
Say it like duh-BIG-uh-tran. Dabigatran has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIG).
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- duh
- BIG
- uh
- tran
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dabigatran pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BIGSay 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.
- tranGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dabigatran
American and British speakers say dabigatran in essentially the same way: /dəˈbɪɡəˌtræn/ in the US and /dəˈbɪɡəˌtræn/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-BIG-uh-tran.
What does dabigatran mean?
- A direct thrombin inhibitor used as an oral anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation and other clinical conditions.
Where does dabigatran come from?
From dabi- (of unknown origin) + -gatran (“thrombin inhibitor”).
Questions about saying dabigatran
How do you pronounce dabigatran?
Say duh-BIG-uh-tran. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbɪɡəˌtræn/. In British English it is /dəˈbɪɡəˌtræn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dabigatran?
Dabigatran has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIG). Broken into parts: duh · BIG · uh · tran.
Do Americans and Brits say dabigatran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈbɪɡəˌtræn/ and the British form is /dəˈbɪɡəˌtræn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.