How to pronounce liraglutide
Say it like lir-uh-GLOO-tyde. Liraglutide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOO).
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- lir
- uh
- GLOO
- tyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liraglutide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of liraglutide
American and British speakers say liraglutide in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪrəˈɡluˌtaɪd/ in the US and /ˌlɪrəˈɡluːˌtaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: lir-uh-GLOO-tyde.
What does liraglutide mean?
- An antidiabetic drug C₁₇₂H₂₆₅N₄₃O₅₁ (trademark Victoza) that is an analog of glucagon-like peptide 1 administered by injection in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Questions about saying liraglutide
How do you pronounce liraglutide?
Say lir-uh-GLOO-tyde. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪrəˈɡluˌtaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌlɪrəˈɡluːˌtaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liraglutide?
Liraglutide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOO). Broken into parts: lir · uh · GLOO · tyde.
Do Americans and Brits say liraglutide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪrəˈɡluˌtaɪd/ and the British form is /ˌlɪrəˈɡluːˌtaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.