How to pronounce ethionamide
Say it like eth-ee-AH-nuh-myde. Ethionamide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- eth
- ee
- AH
- nuh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethionamide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ethGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ethionamide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eth-ee-ON-uh-myde.
What does ethionamide mean?
- An antibiotic prodrug C₈H₁₀N₂S effective only against mycobacteria and used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy.
Where does ethionamide come from?
Blend of eth- + thionamide.
Questions about saying ethionamide
How do you pronounce ethionamide?
Say eth-ee-AH-nuh-myde. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛθiˈɑnəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɛθiˈɒnəmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethionamide?
Ethionamide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: eth · ee · AH · nuh · myde.
Is ethionamide 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 /ˌɛθiˈɒnəmaɪd/ (eth-ee-ON-uh-myde).