How to pronounce dutasteride
Say it like doo-TAS-tuh-ryde. Dutasteride has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS).
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US American/duˈtæstəˌraɪd/doo-TAS-tuh-ryde
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- doo
- TAS
- tuh
- ryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dutasteride pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does dutasteride mean?
noun
- A synthetic drug C₂₇H₃₀F₆N₂O₂ that inhibits 5-alpha-reductase to convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Where does dutasteride come from?
From duta (“likely a coined element chosen by GlaxoSmithKline”) + -steride (“a testosterone reductase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying dutasteride
How do you pronounce dutasteride?
Say doo-TAS-tuh-ryde. The American pronunciation is /duˈtæstəˌraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dutasteride?
Dutasteride has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS). Broken into parts: doo · TAS · tuh · ryde.