How to pronounce linezolid
Say it like lih-NEZ-uh-lid. Linezolid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEZ).
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- lih
- NEZ
- uh
- lid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linezolid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of linezolid
American and British speakers say linezolid in essentially the same way: /lɪˈnɛzəlɪd/ in the US and /lɪˈnɛzəlɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: lih-NEZ-uh-lid.
What does linezolid mean?
- A synthetic antibiotic of the oxazolidinone class.
Where does linezolid come from?
From (morpho)line + (oxa)zolid(one).
Questions about saying linezolid
How do you pronounce linezolid?
Say lih-NEZ-uh-lid. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈnɛzəlɪd/. In British English it is /lɪˈnɛzəlɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linezolid?
Linezolid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEZ). Broken into parts: lih · NEZ · uh · lid.
Do Americans and Brits say linezolid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪˈnɛzəlɪd/ and the British form is /lɪˈnɛzəlɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.