How to pronounce leflunomide
Say it like luh-FLOO-nuh-myde. Leflunomide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOO).
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- luh
- FLOO
- nuh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leflunomide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep 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 leflunomide
American and British speakers say leflunomide in essentially the same way: /ləˈflunəˌmaɪd/ in the US and /ləˈfluːnəˌmaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-FLOO-nuh-myde.
What does leflunomide mean?
- An inhibitor of pyrimidine synthesis, used to treat some forms of arthritis.
Questions about saying leflunomide
How do you pronounce leflunomide?
Say luh-FLOO-nuh-myde. The American pronunciation is /ləˈflunəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /ləˈfluːnəˌmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leflunomide?
Leflunomide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOO). Broken into parts: luh · FLOO · nuh · myde.
Do Americans and Brits say leflunomide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈflunəˌmaɪd/ and the British form is /ləˈfluːnəˌmaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.