How to pronounce glitazone
Say it like GLIT-uh-zohn. Glitazone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT).
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- GLIT
- uh
- zohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glitazone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of glitazone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLIT-uh-zohn.
What does glitazone mean?
- Synonym of thiazolidinedione.
Where does glitazone come from?
From gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + th(i)az(olidinedi)one.
Questions about saying glitazone
How do you pronounce glitazone?
Say GLIT-uh-zohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪtəˌzoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪtəˌzəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glitazone?
Glitazone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT). Broken into parts: GLIT · uh · zohn.
Is glitazone 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 /ˈɡlɪtəˌzəʊn/ (GLIT-uh-zohn).