How to pronounce mirtazapine
Say it like meer-TAZ-uh-peen. Mirtazapine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAZ).
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- meer
- TAZ
- uh
- peen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirtazapine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- meerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAZSay 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.
- peenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mirtazapine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: meer-TAZ-uh-peen.
What does mirtazapine mean?
- An antidepressant drug C₁₇H₁₉N₃ taken orally especially to treat major depressive disorder. It is marketed under the trademark Remeron.
Where does mirtazapine come from?
Probably from m(ethyl) + irt- (“inversion of tri-”) + aza- (“nitrogen”) + -apine (“psychoactive tricyclic compound”).
Words that rhyme with mirtazapine
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Questions about saying mirtazapine
How do you pronounce mirtazapine?
Say meer-TAZ-uh-peen. The American pronunciation is /mɪrˈtæzəˌpin/. In British English it is /mɪəˈtæzəˌpiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirtazapine?
Mirtazapine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAZ). Broken into parts: meer · TAZ · uh · peen.
Is mirtazapine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mɪəˈtæzəˌpiːn/ (meer-TAZ-uh-peen).