How to pronounce levosimendan
Say it like lee-voh-sih-MEN-dan. Levosimendan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN).
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- lee
- voh
- sih
- MEN
- dan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levosimendan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- danGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of levosimendan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lee-voh-sih-MEN-dan.
What does levosimendan mean?
- A calcium sensitizer used in the management of acutely decompensated congestive heart failure.
Where does levosimendan come from?
From levo- + simendan.
Questions about saying levosimendan
How do you pronounce levosimendan?
Say lee-voh-sih-MEN-dan. The American pronunciation is /ˌlivoʊsɪˈmɛnˌdæn/. In British English it is /ˌliːvəʊsɪˈmɛnˌdæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levosimendan?
Levosimendan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN). Broken into parts: lee · voh · sih · MEN · dan.
Is levosimendan 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 /ˌliːvəʊsɪˈmɛnˌdæn/ (lee-voh-sih-MEN-dan).