How to pronounce metformin
Say it like met-FOR-min. Metformin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- met
- FOR
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metformin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metformin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: met-FAW-min.
What does metformin mean?
- A biguanide derivative, C₄H₁₁N₅, used, now chiefly as the hydrochloride, as an oral hypoglycemic agent in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus; 1,1-dimethylbiguanide.
Where does metformin come from?
From meth- + -formin (“phenformin derivative”).
Questions about saying metformin
How do you pronounce metformin?
Say met-FOR-min. The American pronunciation is /mɛtˈfɔrmɪn/. In British English it is /mɛtˈfɔːmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metformin?
Metformin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: met · FOR · min.
Is metformin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mɛtˈfɔːmɪn/ (met-FAW-min).