How to pronounce lisinopril
Say it like lih-SIN-uh-pril. Lisinopril has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- lih
- SIN
- uh
- pril
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lisinopril 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.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- prilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lisinopril
American and British speakers say lisinopril in essentially the same way: /lɪˈsɪnəˌprɪl/ in the US and /lɪˈsɪnəˌprɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: lih-SIN-uh-pril.
What does lisinopril mean?
- A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class (trademark Prinivil, Zestril), primarily used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and certain complications of diabetes.
Where does lisinopril come from?
From lysine + -o- + -pril (“angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor”).
Questions about saying lisinopril
How do you pronounce lisinopril?
Say lih-SIN-uh-pril. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈsɪnəˌprɪl/. In British English it is /lɪˈsɪnəˌprɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lisinopril?
Lisinopril has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: lih · SIN · uh · pril.
Do Americans and Brits say lisinopril the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪˈsɪnəˌprɪl/ and the British form is /lɪˈsɪnəˌprɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.