How to pronounce gemfibrozil
Say it like jem-FY-bruh-zil. Gemfibrozil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- jem
- FY
- bruh
- zil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gemfibrozil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gemfibrozil
American and British speakers say gemfibrozil in essentially the same way: /dʒɛmˈfaɪbrəˌzɪl/ in the US and /dʒɛmˈfaɪbrəˌzɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: jem-FY-bruh-zil.
What does gemfibrozil mean?
- A drug C₁₅H₂₂O₃ that regulates blood serum lipids and is used especially to lower the levels of triglycerides and increase the levels of HDLs.
Where does gemfibrozil come from?
Probably from gem- (of unknown origin) + -fibrate (“clofibrate derivative”) + -o- + -zil (“alteration of xylene”).
Questions about saying gemfibrozil
How do you pronounce gemfibrozil?
Say jem-FY-bruh-zil. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛmˈfaɪbrəˌzɪl/. In British English it is /dʒɛmˈfaɪbrəˌzɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gemfibrozil?
Gemfibrozil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: jem · FY · bruh · zil.
Do Americans and Brits say gemfibrozil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛmˈfaɪbrəˌzɪl/ and the British form is /dʒɛmˈfaɪbrəˌzɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.