How to pronounce neostigmine
Say it like nee-uh-STIG-meen. Neostigmine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STIG).
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- nee
- uh
- STIG
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neostigmine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- meenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neostigmine
American and British speakers say neostigmine in essentially the same way: /ˌniəˈstɪɡmin/ in the US and /ˌniːəˈstɪɡmin/ in the UK.
British respelling: nee-uh-STIG-meen.
What does neostigmine mean?
- An anticholinesterase drug used in the form of its bromide C₁₂H₁₉BrN₂O₂ or a methyl sulfate derivative C₁₃H₂₂N₂O₆S especially in the diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis and in the treatment of urinary bladder or bowel atony.
Where does neostigmine come from?
From neo- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying neostigmine
How do you pronounce neostigmine?
Say nee-uh-STIG-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˌniəˈstɪɡmin/. In British English it is /ˌniːəˈstɪɡmin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neostigmine?
Neostigmine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STIG). Broken into parts: nee · uh · STIG · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say neostigmine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌniəˈstɪɡmin/ and the British form is /ˌniːəˈstɪɡmin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.