How to pronounce parasympathomimetic
Say it like par-uh-sim-puh-thoh-mih-MET-ik. Parasympathomimetic has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (MET).
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- par
- uh
- sim
- puh
- thoh
- mih
- MET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parasympathomimetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parasympathomimetic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: par-uh-sim-puh-thoh-mih-MET-ik.
What does parasympathomimetic mean?
- Acting by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system; mimicking the effects of that system by stimulating acetylcholine receptors.
- A parasympathomimetic drug.
Where does parasympathomimetic come from?
From para- + sympatho- + mimetic.
Words that rhyme with parasympathomimetic
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Questions about saying parasympathomimetic
How do you pronounce parasympathomimetic?
Say par-uh-sim-puh-thoh-mih-MET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəsɪmpəθoʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpærəsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parasympathomimetic?
Parasympathomimetic has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (MET). Broken into parts: par · uh · sim · puh · thoh · mih · MET · ik.
Is parasympathomimetic 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 /ˌpærəsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/ (par-uh-sim-puh-thoh-mih-MET-ik).