How to pronounce ethambutol
Say it like eh-THAM-byuh-tawl. Ethambutol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAM).
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- eh
- THAM
- byuh
- tawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethambutol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- THAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- byuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ethambutol
American and British speakers say ethambutol in essentially the same way: /ɛˈθæmbjəˌtɔl/ in the US and /ɛˈθæmbjʊtɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-THAM-byuh-tol.
What does ethambutol mean?
- A synthetic bacteriostatic antimycobacterial drug C₁₀H₂₄N₂O₂ that is a derivative of ethylenediamine, used in the form of its hydrochloride and in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis.
Where does ethambutol come from?
From eth(ylenedi)am(ine) + but(an)ol.
Questions about saying ethambutol
How do you pronounce ethambutol?
Say eh-THAM-byuh-tawl. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈθæmbjəˌtɔl/. In British English it is /ɛˈθæmbjʊtɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethambutol?
Ethambutol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAM). Broken into parts: eh · THAM · byuh · tawl.
Do Americans and Brits say ethambutol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈθæmbjəˌtɔl/ and the British form is /ɛˈθæmbjʊtɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.