How to pronounce diltiazem
Say it like dil-TY-uh-zem. Diltiazem has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- dil
- TY
- uh
- zem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diltiazem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of diltiazem
American and British speakers say diltiazem in essentially the same way: /dɪlˈtaɪəˌzɛm/ in the US and /dɪlˈtaɪəˌzɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dil-TY-uh-zem.
What does diltiazem mean?
- A benzothiazepine drug, a potent vasodilator used to treat hypertension, migraine, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia.
Where does diltiazem come from?
From dil- (“vasodilator”) + -tiazem (“alteration of benzothiazepine”).
Questions about saying diltiazem
How do you pronounce diltiazem?
Say dil-TY-uh-zem. The American pronunciation is /dɪlˈtaɪəˌzɛm/. In British English it is /dɪlˈtaɪəˌzɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diltiazem?
Diltiazem has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: dil · TY · uh · zem.
Do Americans and Brits say diltiazem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪlˈtaɪəˌzɛm/ and the British form is /dɪlˈtaɪəˌzɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.