How to pronounce donepezil
Say it like don-EP-uh-zil. Donepezil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EP).
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- don
- EP
- uh
- zil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donepezil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- donGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- EPSay 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.
- zilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of donepezil
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: don-EP-uh-zil.
What does donepezil mean?
- A drug taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₄H₂₉NO₃·HCl to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease
Where does donepezil come from?
Probably from (in)d(en)one + (pi)pe(ridine) + (ben)zyl.
Questions about saying donepezil
How do you pronounce donepezil?
Say don-EP-uh-zil. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɑˈnɛpəzɪl/. In British English it is /ˌdɒˈnɛpəzɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donepezil?
Donepezil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EP). Broken into parts: don · EP · uh · zil.
Is donepezil 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 /ˌdɒˈnɛpəzɪl/ (don-EP-uh-zil).