How to pronounce nesiritide
Say it like nuh-SIR-ih-tyde. Nesiritide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIR).
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- nuh
- SIR
- ih
- tyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nesiritide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nesiritide
American and British speakers say nesiritide in essentially the same way: /nəˈsɪrɪˌtaɪd/ in the US and /nəˈsɪrɪˌtaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuh-SIR-ih-tyde.
What does nesiritide mean?
- The recombinant form of the 32-amino acid human B-type natriuretic peptide, used to facilitate cardiovascular fluid homeostasis through counterregulation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system.
Where does nesiritide come from?
From nesi- (of unknown origin) + -ritide (“natriuretic peptide”).
Questions about saying nesiritide
How do you pronounce nesiritide?
Say nuh-SIR-ih-tyde. The American pronunciation is /nəˈsɪrɪˌtaɪd/. In British English it is /nəˈsɪrɪˌtaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nesiritide?
Nesiritide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIR). Broken into parts: nuh · SIR · ih · tyde.
Do Americans and Brits say nesiritide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈsɪrɪˌtaɪd/ and the British form is /nəˈsɪrɪˌtaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.