How to pronounce methyldopa
Say it like meth-ul-DOH-puh. Methyldopa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- meth
- ul
- DOH
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methyldopa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of methyldopa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mee-thyle-DOH-puh.
What does methyldopa mean?
- The compound 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-L-alanine, C₁₀H₁₃NO₄, which is used as an antihypertensive agent.
Where does methyldopa come from?
From methyl + dopa.
Words that rhyme with methyldopa
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Questions about saying methyldopa
How do you pronounce methyldopa?
Say meth-ul-DOH-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛθəlˈdoʊpə/. In British English it is /ˌmiːθaɪlˈdəʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methyldopa?
Methyldopa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: meth · ul · DOH · puh.
Is methyldopa 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 /ˌmiːθaɪlˈdəʊpə/ (mee-thyle-DOH-puh).