How to pronounce ecothiopate
Say it like ek-oh-THY-uh-payt. Ecothiopate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY).
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- ek
- oh
- THY
- uh
- payt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecothiopate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- paytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ecothiopate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-oh-THY-uh-payt.
What does ecothiopate mean?
- A long-acting anticholinesterase C₉H₂₃NO₃PS⁺ used especially to reduce intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma.
Where does ecothiopate come from?
From e(thyl) + cho(line) + thio- + (phos)phate.
Questions about saying ecothiopate
How do you pronounce ecothiopate?
Say ek-oh-THY-uh-payt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkoʊˈθaɪəˌpeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɛkəʊˈθaɪəˌpeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecothiopate?
Ecothiopate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY). Broken into parts: ek · oh · THY · uh · payt.
Is ecothiopate 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 /ˌɛkəʊˈθaɪəˌpeɪt/ (ek-oh-THY-uh-payt).