How to pronounce midazolam
Say it like mih-DAZ-uh-lam. Midazolam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAZ).
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- mih
- DAZ
- uh
- lam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midazolam 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.
- DAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of midazolam
American and British speakers say midazolam in essentially the same way: /mɪˈdæzəˌlæm/ in the US and /maɪˈdeɪzəʊlæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: my-DAY-zoh-lam.
What does midazolam mean?
- A sedative of the benzodiazepine class, used (as the hydrochloride) chiefly as a premedication for anesthesia; 8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine, C₁₈H₁₃ClFN₃.
Where does midazolam come from?
Blend of (i)midazole + -azepam.
Words that rhyme with midazolam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of midazolam.
Questions about saying midazolam
How do you pronounce midazolam?
Say mih-DAZ-uh-lam. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈdæzəˌlæm/. In British English it is /maɪˈdeɪzəʊlæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midazolam?
Midazolam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAZ). Broken into parts: mih · DAZ · uh · lam.
Do Americans and Brits say midazolam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈdæzəˌlæm/ and the British form is /maɪˈdeɪzəʊlæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.