How to pronounce mibefradil
Say it like mih-BEF-ruh-dil. Mibefradil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEF).
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- mih
- BEF
- ruh
- dil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mibefradil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mibefradil
American and British speakers say mibefradil in essentially the same way: /mɪˈbɛfrəˌdɪl/ in the US and /mɪˈbɛfrəˌdɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-BEF-ruh-dil.
What does mibefradil mean?
- A particular calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and chronic angina pectoris.
Where does mibefradil come from?
Probably from m(ethox)y + be(nzimidazole) + f(luorotet)ra(lin) + -dil (“vasodilator”).
Questions about saying mibefradil
How do you pronounce mibefradil?
Say mih-BEF-ruh-dil. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈbɛfrəˌdɪl/. In British English it is /mɪˈbɛfrəˌdɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mibefradil?
Mibefradil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEF). Broken into parts: mih · BEF · ruh · dil.
Do Americans and Brits say mibefradil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈbɛfrəˌdɪl/ and the British form is /mɪˈbɛfrəˌdɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.