How to pronounce excipient
Say it like ik-SIP-ee-unt. Excipient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- ik
- SIP
- ee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excipient pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of excipient
American and British speakers say excipient in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsɪpiənt/ in the US and /ɪkˈsɪpiənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SIP-ee-unt.
What does excipient mean?
- An ingredient that is intentionally added to a drug for purposes other than the therapeutic or diagnostic effect at the intended dosage.
- An exceptor.
- Taking an exception.
Where does excipient come from?
Borrowed from Latin excipiēns, present participle of excipiō.
Words that rhyme with excipient
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Questions about saying excipient
How do you pronounce excipient?
Say ik-SIP-ee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɪpiənt/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɪpiənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excipient?
Excipient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: ik · SIP · ee · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say excipient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsɪpiənt/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsɪpiənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.