How to pronounce exenatide
Say it like ig-ZEN-uh-tyde. Exenatide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN).
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- ig
- ZEN
- uh
- tyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exenatide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of exenatide
American and British speakers say exenatide in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɛnəˌtaɪd/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɛnəˌtaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZEN-uh-tyde.
What does exenatide mean?
- Synthetic polypeptide exendin-4 that mimics the hormone incretin and is used for the treatment of diabetes.
Where does exenatide come from?
From exen(din) + -a- + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).
Questions about saying exenatide
How do you pronounce exenatide?
Say ig-ZEN-uh-tyde. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛnəˌtaɪd/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛnəˌtaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exenatide?
Exenatide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ig · ZEN · uh · tyde.
Do Americans and Brits say exenatide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɛnəˌtaɪd/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɛnəˌtaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.