How to pronounce lidocaine
Say it like LY-duh-kayn. Lidocaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- duh
- kayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lidocaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lidocaine
American and British speakers say lidocaine in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪdəˌkeɪn/ in the US and /ˈlɪdəʊkeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LID-oh-kayn.
What does lidocaine mean?
- A crystalline compound, C₁₄H₂₂N₂O, that is used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and as an antiarrhythmic agent.
Where does lidocaine come from?
From (acetani)lid(e) + -o- + -caine, from cocaine.
Questions about saying lidocaine
How do you pronounce lidocaine?
Say LY-duh-kayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪdəˌkeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlɪdəʊkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lidocaine?
Lidocaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · duh · kayn.
Do Americans and Brits say lidocaine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪdəˌkeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈlɪdəʊkeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.