How to pronounce metoclopramide
Say it like met-uh-KLOH-pruh-myde. Metoclopramide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOH).
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- met
- uh
- KLOH
- pruh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metoclopramide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of metoclopramide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-KLOH-pruh-myde.
What does metoclopramide mean?
- A procainamide derivative that is a dopamine D₂-receptor antagonist, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or by injection as an antiemetic and stimulant of gastrointestinal motility; 4-amino-5-chloro-N-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-2-methoxybenzamide, C₁₄H₂₂ClN₃O₂.
Where does metoclopramide come from?
Borrowed from French métoclopramide, from métho(xy) + chlo(ro)- + pr(ocaïn)amide.
Questions about saying metoclopramide
How do you pronounce metoclopramide?
Say met-uh-KLOH-pruh-myde. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈkloʊprəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈkləʊprəmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metoclopramide?
Metoclopramide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOH). Broken into parts: met · uh · KLOH · pruh · myde.
Is metoclopramide 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 /ˌmɛtəˈkləʊprəmaɪd/ (met-uh-KLOH-pruh-myde).