How to pronounce isoniazid
Say it like eye-suh-NY-uh-zid. Isoniazid has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY).
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- eye
- suh
- NY
- uh
- zid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isoniazid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of isoniazid
American and British speakers say isoniazid in essentially the same way: /ˌaɪsəˈnaɪəzɪd/ in the US and /ˌaɪsəʊˈnaɪəzɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: eye-soh-NY-uh-zid.
What does isoniazid mean?
- A synthetic, crystalline compound, C₆H₇N₃O, (trademarks Hydra, Hyzyd, Isovit, Laniazid, Nydrazid, Rimifon, Stanozide) used as a bacteriostatic medication in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis.
Where does isoniazid come from?
Contraction of isonicotinoylhydrazide.
Questions about saying isoniazid
How do you pronounce isoniazid?
Say eye-suh-NY-uh-zid. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪsəˈnaɪəzɪd/. In British English it is /ˌaɪsəʊˈnaɪəzɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isoniazid?
Isoniazid has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY). Broken into parts: eye · suh · NY · uh · zid.
Do Americans and Brits say isoniazid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaɪsəˈnaɪəzɪd/ and the British form is /ˌaɪsəʊˈnaɪəzɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.