How to pronounce mesuximide
Say it like muh-SUHK-sih-myde. Mesuximide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHK).
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- muh
- SUHK
- sih
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesuximide 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.
- SUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mesuximide
American and British speakers say mesuximide in essentially the same way: /məˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/ in the US and /məˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-SUHK-sih-myde.
What does mesuximide mean?
- An anticonvulsant drug C₁₂H₁₃NO₂ used especially in the control of absence seizures.
Where does mesuximide come from?
Blend of methyl + phensuximide.
Questions about saying mesuximide
How do you pronounce mesuximide?
Say muh-SUHK-sih-myde. The American pronunciation is /məˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /məˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesuximide?
Mesuximide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHK). Broken into parts: muh · SUHK · sih · myde.
Do Americans and Brits say mesuximide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/ and the British form is /məˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.