How to pronounce pilocarpine
Say it like py-luh-KAR-peen. Pilocarpine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- py
- luh
- KAR
- peen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilocarpine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- peenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pilocarpine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: py-luh-KAH-peen.
What does pilocarpine mean?
- A miotic alkaloid C₁₁H₁₆N₂O₂ obtained from jaborandi that is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride or nitrate especially in the treatment of glaucoma.
Where does pilocarpine come from?
From Translingual Pilocarpus (“genus name”) + English -ine.
Questions about saying pilocarpine
How do you pronounce pilocarpine?
Say py-luh-KAR-peen. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪləˈkɑrˌpin/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪləˈkɑːˌpiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilocarpine?
Pilocarpine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: py · luh · KAR · peen.
Is pilocarpine 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 /ˌpaɪləˈkɑːˌpiːn/ (py-luh-KAH-peen).