How to pronounce dicycloverine
Say it like dy-sy-KLOH-vuh-reen. Dicycloverine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOH).
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- dy
- sy
- KLOH
- vuh
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicycloverine 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.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dicycloverine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-sy-KLOH-vuh-reen.
What does dicycloverine mean?
- An anticholinergic drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₉H₃₅NO₂·HCl for its antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle in functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Where does dicycloverine come from?
From di- + cyclo(hexane) + -verine (“spasmolytic”).
Questions about saying dicycloverine
How do you pronounce dicycloverine?
Say dy-sy-KLOH-vuh-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪsaɪˈkloʊvəˌrin/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪsaɪˈkləʊvəˌriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicycloverine?
Dicycloverine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOH). Broken into parts: dy · sy · KLOH · vuh · reen.
Is dicycloverine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdaɪsaɪˈkləʊvəˌriːn/ (dy-sy-KLOH-vuh-reen).