How to pronounce loperamide
Say it like loh-PER-uh-myde. Loperamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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- loh
- PER
- uh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loperamide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PERSay 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.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of loperamide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: loh-PER-uh-myde.
What does loperamide mean?
- A synthetic antidiarrheal agent of the opiate class (trademark Imodium) that slows intestinal peristalsis and is taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₃₃ClN₂O₂·HCl to control acute nonspecific diarrhea or chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease or to reduce fecal volu
Where does loperamide come from?
From (ch)lo(ro)- + (pi)per(idine) + -amide.
Questions about saying loperamide
How do you pronounce loperamide?
Say loh-PER-uh-myde. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈpɛrəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /ləʊˈpɛrəmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loperamide?
Loperamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: loh · PER · uh · myde.
Is loperamide 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 /ləʊˈpɛrəmaɪd/ (loh-PER-uh-myde).