How to pronounce ezetimibe
Say it like eh-ZET-ih-mib. Ezetimibe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET).
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- eh
- ZET
- ih
- mib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ezetimibe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ezetimibe
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eh-ZET-ih-mib.
What does ezetimibe mean?
- An antihyperlipidemic medication used to lower cholesterol levels by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the intestine.
Where does ezetimibe come from?
Probably from ezet- (“alteration of azetidine”) + -imibe (“acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying ezetimibe
How do you pronounce ezetimibe?
Say eh-ZET-ih-mib. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈzɛtɪmɪb/. In British English it is /ɛˈzɛtɪmɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ezetimibe?
Ezetimibe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET). Broken into parts: eh · ZET · ih · mib.
Is ezetimibe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɛˈzɛtɪmɪb/ (eh-ZET-ih-mib).