How to pronounce mexiletine
Say it like mek-SIL-uh-teen. Mexiletine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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- mek
- SIL
- uh
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mexiletine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SILSay 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.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mexiletine
American and British speakers say mexiletine in essentially the same way: /mɛkˈsɪləˌtin/ in the US and /mɪkˈsaɪlɪtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: mik-SY-lih-teen.
What does mexiletine mean?
- A drug with structure and actions similar to those of lidocaine, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or intravenously in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, and sometimes for the relief of neurogenic pain; 1-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-2-propanamine, C₆H₃(CH₃)₂(OCH₂CH(CH₃)NH₂).
Where does mexiletine come from?
From me(thyl) + xyl(yl) + eth(ylam)ine.
Words that rhyme with mexiletine
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Questions about saying mexiletine
How do you pronounce mexiletine?
Say mek-SIL-uh-teen. The American pronunciation is /mɛkˈsɪləˌtin/. In British English it is /mɪkˈsaɪlɪtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mexiletine?
Mexiletine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: mek · SIL · uh · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say mexiletine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛkˈsɪləˌtin/ and the British form is /mɪkˈsaɪlɪtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.