How to pronounce diazepam
Say it like dy-AZ-uh-pam. Diazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ).
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- dy
- AZ
- uh
- pam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diazepam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of diazepam
American and British speakers say diazepam in essentially the same way: /daɪˈæzəˌpæm/ in the US and /daɪˈæzɪpæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-AZ-ih-pam.
What does diazepam mean?
- A tranquilizing muscle relaxant drug (trademark Valium) used mainly to relieve anxiety.
Where does diazepam come from?
From (benzo)diazep(ine) + am(ide).
Words that rhyme with diazepam
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Questions about saying diazepam
How do you pronounce diazepam?
Say dy-AZ-uh-pam. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈæzəˌpæm/. In British English it is /daɪˈæzɪpæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diazepam?
Diazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ). Broken into parts: dy · AZ · uh · pam.
Do Americans and Brits say diazepam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈæzəˌpæm/ and the British form is /daɪˈæzɪpæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.