How to pronounce ethosuximide
Say it like eth-oh-SUHK-sih-myde. Ethosuximide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHK).
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- eth
- oh
- SUHK
- sih
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethosuximide 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ethosuximide
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eth-oh-suk-SIM-eyed.
What does ethosuximide mean?
- An anticonvulsant drug, used especially in the treatment of petit mal epilepsy.
Where does ethosuximide come from?
From eth(yl) + -o- + succi(n)imide.
Questions about saying ethosuximide
How do you pronounce ethosuximide?
Say eth-oh-SUHK-sih-myde. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛθoʊˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɛθəʊsʌkˈsɪmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethosuximide?
Ethosuximide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUHK). Broken into parts: eth · oh · SUHK · sih · myde.
Is ethosuximide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ˌɛθəʊsʌkˈsɪmaɪd/ (eth-oh-suk-SIM-eyed).