How to pronounce pimozide
Say it like PIM-uh-zyde. Pimozide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIM).
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- PIM
- uh
- zyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pimozide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pimozide
American and British speakers say pimozide in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪməzaɪd/ in the US and /ˈpɪməzaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIM-uh-zyde.
What does pimozide mean?
- A potent antipsychotic drug.
Questions about saying pimozide
How do you pronounce pimozide?
Say PIM-uh-zyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪməzaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪməzaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pimozide?
Pimozide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIM). Broken into parts: PIM · uh · zyde.
Do Americans and Brits say pimozide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪməzaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈpɪməzaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.