How to pronounce nimodipine
Say it like nih-MOH-dih-peen. Nimodipine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- nih
- MOH
- dih
- peen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nimodipine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dihKeep 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 nimodipine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nih-MOH-dih-peen.
What does nimodipine mean?
- A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker originally developed for the treatment of high blood pressure and now mostly used to prevent vasospasm.
Where does nimodipine come from?
Probably from ni(tro)- + m(eth)o(xy) + -dipine (“nifedipine derivative”).
Questions about saying nimodipine
How do you pronounce nimodipine?
Say nih-MOH-dih-peen. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈmoʊdɪˌpin/. In British English it is /nɪˈməʊdɪpiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nimodipine?
Nimodipine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: nih · MOH · dih · peen.
Is nimodipine 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 /nɪˈməʊdɪpiːn/ (nih-MOH-dih-peen).