How to pronounce nifedipine
Say it like ny-FED-ih-peen. Nifedipine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FED).
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- ny
- FED
- ih
- peen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nifedipine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- FEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- peenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nifedipine
American and British speakers say nifedipine in essentially the same way: /naɪˈfɛdɪˌpin/ in the US and /naɪˈfɛdɪpiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ny-FED-ih-peen.
What does nifedipine mean?
- A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders.
Where does nifedipine come from?
From ni(tro)phe(nyl) + di(hydro)p(yrid)ine.
Questions about saying nifedipine
How do you pronounce nifedipine?
Say ny-FED-ih-peen. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈfɛdɪˌpin/. In British English it is /naɪˈfɛdɪpiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nifedipine?
Nifedipine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FED). Broken into parts: ny · FED · ih · peen.
Do Americans and Brits say nifedipine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪˈfɛdɪˌpin/ and the British form is /naɪˈfɛdɪpiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.