How to pronounce diphenoxylate
Say it like dy-fen-OK-suh-layt. Diphenoxylate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OK).
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- dy
- fen
- OK
- suh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diphenoxylate 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.
- fenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of diphenoxylate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-fen-OK-suh-layt.
What does diphenoxylate mean?
- An antidiarrheal agent (trademark Lomotil) chemically related to pethidine and administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₃₀H₃₂N₂O₂·HCl in combination with the sulfate of atropine.
Where does diphenoxylate come from?
Blend of diphenyl + carboxylate.
Words that rhyme with diphenoxylate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diphenoxylate.
Questions about saying diphenoxylate
How do you pronounce diphenoxylate?
Say dy-fen-OK-suh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪˌfɛˈnɑksəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪˌfɛˈnɒksəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diphenoxylate?
Diphenoxylate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OK). Broken into parts: dy · fen · OK · suh · layt.
Is diphenoxylate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌdaɪˌfɛˈnɒksəˌleɪt/ (dy-fen-OK-suh-layt).