How to pronounce phensuximide
Say it like fen-SUHK-sih-myde. Phensuximide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHK).
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- fen
- SUHK
- sih
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phensuximide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phensuximide
American and British speakers say phensuximide in essentially the same way: /fɛnˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/ in the US and /fɛnˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: fen-SUHK-sih-myde.
What does phensuximide mean?
- An anticonvulsant drug C₁₁H₁₁NO₂ sometimes used in the treatment of absence seizures.
Where does phensuximide come from?
From phen(yl) + succi(n)imide.
Questions about saying phensuximide
How do you pronounce phensuximide?
Say fen-SUHK-sih-myde. The American pronunciation is /fɛnˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /fɛnˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phensuximide?
Phensuximide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHK). Broken into parts: fen · SUHK · sih · myde.
Do Americans and Brits say phensuximide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɛnˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/ and the British form is /fɛnˈsʌksɪˌmaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.