How to pronounce ethotoin
Say it like eth-uh-TOH-in. Ethotoin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- eth
- uh
- TOH
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethotoin 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ethotoin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eth-uh-TOH-in.
What does ethotoin mean?
- An anticonvulsant drug C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂ used in the treatment of epilepsy.
Where does ethotoin come from?
From eth(yl) + -o- + (pheny)toin.
Questions about saying ethotoin
How do you pronounce ethotoin?
Say eth-uh-TOH-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛθəˈtoʊɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɛθəˈtəʊɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethotoin?
Ethotoin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: eth · uh · TOH · in.
Is ethotoin 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 /ˌɛθəˈtəʊɪn/ (eth-uh-TOH-in).