How to pronounce nitrazepam
Say it like ny-TRAZ-uh-pam. Nitrazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAZ).
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- ny
- TRAZ
- uh
- pam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitrazepam 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.
- TRAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nitrazepam
American and British speakers say nitrazepam in essentially the same way: /naɪˈtræzəˌpæm/ in the US and /naɪˈtreɪzɪpæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ny-TRAY-zih-pam.
What does nitrazepam mean?
- A short-acting hypnotic drug (British trademark Mogadon) of the benzodiazepine group, used to treat insomnia; C₁₅H₁₁N₃O₃.
Where does nitrazepam come from?
From nitr- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).
Words that rhyme with nitrazepam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nitrazepam.
Questions about saying nitrazepam
How do you pronounce nitrazepam?
Say ny-TRAZ-uh-pam. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈtræzəˌpæm/. In British English it is /naɪˈtreɪzɪpæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitrazepam?
Nitrazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAZ). Broken into parts: ny · TRAZ · uh · pam.
Do Americans and Brits say nitrazepam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪˈtræzəˌpæm/ and the British form is /naɪˈtreɪzɪpæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.