How to pronounce diazoxide
Say it like dy-uh-ZAHK-syde. Diazoxide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAHK).
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US American/ˌdaɪəˈzɑkˌsaɪd/dy-uh-ZAHK-syde
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- dy
- uh
- ZAHK
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diazoxide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does diazoxide mean?
noun
- A potassium channel activator which causes local relaxation in smooth muscle by increasing membrane permeability to potassium ions, used as a vasodilator to treat hypertension and in diabetes to decrease the secretion of insulin.
Where does diazoxide come from?
Blend of (benzothia)diazine + dioxide.
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Questions about saying diazoxide
How do you pronounce diazoxide?
Say dy-uh-ZAHK-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈzɑkˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diazoxide?
Diazoxide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAHK). Broken into parts: dy · uh · ZAHK · syde.