How to pronounce flumazenil
Say it like floo-MAZ-uh-nil. Flumazenil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAZ).
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- floo
- MAZ
- uh
- nil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flumazenil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flumazenil
American and British speakers say flumazenil in essentially the same way: /fluˈmæzəˌnɪl/ in the US and /fluːˈmæzəˌnɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: floo-MAZ-uh-nil.
What does flumazenil mean?
- A benzodiazepine antagonist used to counter drowsiness caused by benzodiazepines.
Where does flumazenil come from?
Probably from flu(oro)- + m(ethyl) + -azenil (“benzodiazepine derivative”).
Questions about saying flumazenil
How do you pronounce flumazenil?
Say floo-MAZ-uh-nil. The American pronunciation is /fluˈmæzəˌnɪl/. In British English it is /fluːˈmæzəˌnɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flumazenil?
Flumazenil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAZ). Broken into parts: floo · MAZ · uh · nil.
Do Americans and Brits say flumazenil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fluˈmæzəˌnɪl/ and the British form is /fluːˈmæzəˌnɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.