How to pronounce desipramine
Say it like duh-ZIP-ruh-meen. Desipramine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIP).
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- duh
- ZIP
- ruh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desipramine 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.
- ZIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of desipramine
American and British speakers say desipramine in essentially the same way: /dəˈzɪprəˌmin/ in the US and /dəˈzɪprəˌmiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-ZIP-ruh-meen.
What does desipramine mean?
- A tricyclic antidepressant C₁₈H₂₂N₂.
Where does desipramine come from?
Blend of desmethyl + imipramine.
Questions about saying desipramine
How do you pronounce desipramine?
Say duh-ZIP-ruh-meen. The American pronunciation is /dəˈzɪprəˌmin/. In British English it is /dəˈzɪprəˌmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desipramine?
Desipramine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIP). Broken into parts: duh · ZIP · ruh · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say desipramine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈzɪprəˌmin/ and the British form is /dəˈzɪprəˌmiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.