How to pronounce methimazole
Say it like muh-THIM-uh-zohl. Methimazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THIM).
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- muh
- THIM
- uh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methimazole 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.
- THIMSay 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.
- zohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of methimazole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mih-THIM-uh-zohl.
What does methimazole mean?
- Alternative form of thiamazole.
Where does methimazole come from?
From meth- + thi- + (i)m(id)azole.
Questions about saying methimazole
How do you pronounce methimazole?
Say muh-THIM-uh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /məˈθɪməˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /mɪˈθɪməzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methimazole?
Methimazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THIM). Broken into parts: muh · THIM · uh · zohl.
Is methimazole 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 /mɪˈθɪməzəʊl/ (mih-THIM-uh-zohl).