How to pronounce meglitinide
Say it like muh-GLIT-uh-nyde. Meglitinide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLIT).
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- muh
- GLIT
- uh
- nyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meglitinide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLITSay 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.
- nydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of meglitinide
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-GLIT-uh-nyde.
What does meglitinide mean?
- Any of a class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes.
- A chemical compound which is the prototype of this drug class (see drawing).
Where does meglitinide come from?
From me(thoxy) + gli- (“antihyperglycemic”).
Questions about saying meglitinide
How do you pronounce meglitinide?
Say muh-GLIT-uh-nyde. The American pronunciation is /məˈɡlɪtəˌnaɪd/. In British English it is /məˈɡlɪtəˌnaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meglitinide?
Meglitinide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLIT). Broken into parts: muh · GLIT · uh · nyde.
Is meglitinide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /məˈɡlɪtəˌnaɪd/ (muh-GLIT-uh-nyde).