How to pronounce disulfiram
Say it like dy-SUHL-fuh-ram. Disulfiram has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL).
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- dy
- SUHL
- fuh
- ram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disulfiram 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.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of disulfiram
American and British speakers say disulfiram in essentially the same way: /daɪˈsʌlfəˌræm/ in the US and /daɪˈsʌlfɪræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-SUHL-fih-ram.
What does disulfiram mean?
- A synthetic compound (trademark Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholics to make drinking alcohol produce unpleasant after-effects.
Where does disulfiram come from?
Blend of disulfide + thiuram.
Questions about saying disulfiram
How do you pronounce disulfiram?
Say dy-SUHL-fuh-ram. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈsʌlfəˌræm/. In British English it is /daɪˈsʌlfɪræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disulfiram?
Disulfiram has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL). Broken into parts: dy · SUHL · fuh · ram.
Do Americans and Brits say disulfiram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈsʌlfəˌræm/ and the British form is /daɪˈsʌlfɪræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.