How to pronounce moclobemide
Say it like muh-KLOH-buh-myde. Moclobemide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH).
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- muh
- KLOH
- buh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moclobemide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep 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.
- buhKeep 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 moclobemide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-KLOH-buh-myde.
What does moclobemide mean?
- A drug used to treat depression and social anxiety.
Where does moclobemide come from?
From mo(rpholine) + chlo(ro)- + be(nza)mide.
Questions about saying moclobemide
How do you pronounce moclobemide?
Say muh-KLOH-buh-myde. The American pronunciation is /məˈkloʊbəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /məˈkləʊbəˌmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moclobemide?
Moclobemide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH). Broken into parts: muh · KLOH · buh · myde.
Is moclobemide 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 /məˈkləʊbəˌmaɪd/ (muh-KLOH-buh-myde).