How to pronounce pergolide
Say it like PUR-guh-lyde. Pergolide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- guh
- lyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pergolide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pergolide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-guh-lyde.
What does pergolide mean?
- An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Where does pergolide come from?
From p(ropyl) + -erg- (“ergot alkaloid derivative”) + -golide (“ergoline derivative”).
Questions about saying pergolide
How do you pronounce pergolide?
Say PUR-guh-lyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝɡəˌlaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːɡəlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pergolide?
Pergolide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · guh · lyde.
Is pergolide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːɡəlaɪd/ (PUR-guh-lyde).