How to pronounce furosemide
Say it like fyuu-ROH-suh-myde. Furosemide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- fyuu
- ROH
- suh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furosemide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of furosemide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fyuu-ROH-suh-myde.
What does furosemide mean?
- A diuretic (trademark Lasix) used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema.
Where does furosemide come from?
Probably from fur(yl) + -o- + -semide (“alteration of s(ulfon)amide”).
Questions about saying furosemide
How do you pronounce furosemide?
Say fyuu-ROH-suh-myde. The American pronunciation is /fjʊˈroʊsəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /fjʊˈrəʊsəˌmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furosemide?
Furosemide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: fyuu · ROH · suh · myde.
Is furosemide 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 /fjʊˈrəʊsəˌmaɪd/ (fyuu-ROH-suh-myde).