How to pronounce dofetilide
Say it like doh-FET-uh-lyde. Dofetilide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET).
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- doh
- FET
- uh
- lyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dofetilide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dofetilide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: doh-FET-uh-lyde.
What does dofetilide mean?
- An oral class III antiarrhythmic agent used for treatment and prevention of atrial fibrillation and flutter.
Where does dofetilide come from?
Probably from (sulfonami)do- + phe(nyl)eth(yl) + -ilide (“Class III antiarrhythmic”).
Questions about saying dofetilide
How do you pronounce dofetilide?
Say doh-FET-uh-lyde. The American pronunciation is /doʊˈfɛtəˌlaɪd/. In British English it is /dəʊˈfɛtəˌlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dofetilide?
Dofetilide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET). Broken into parts: doh · FET · uh · lyde.
Is dofetilide 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 /dəʊˈfɛtəˌlaɪd/ (doh-FET-uh-lyde).