How to pronounce ibutilide
Say it like eye-BYOO-tuh-lyde. Ibutilide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO).
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- eye
- BYOO
- tuh
- lyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ibutilide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ibutilide
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eye-BYOO-tuh-lyde.
What does ibutilide mean?
- An antiarrhythmic agent indicated for acute cardioconversion of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter of a recent onset to sinus rhythm.
Where does ibutilide come from?
From ibut- (of unknown origin) + -ilide (“Class III antiarrhythmic”).
Questions about saying ibutilide
How do you pronounce ibutilide?
Say eye-BYOO-tuh-lyde. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈbjutəˌlaɪd/. In British English it is /aɪˈbjuːtəˌlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ibutilide?
Ibutilide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO). Broken into parts: eye · BYOO · tuh · lyde.
Is ibutilide 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 /aɪˈbjuːtəˌlaɪd/ (eye-BYOO-tuh-lyde).