How to pronounce pomalidomide
Say it like poh-muh-LID-uh-myde. Pomalidomide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LID).
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- poh
- muh
- LID
- uh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomalidomide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIDSay 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.
- mydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pomalidomide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poh-muh-LID-uh-myde.
What does pomalidomide mean?
- A derivative of thalidomide used to treat some myelomas
Words that rhyme with pomalidomide
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Questions about saying pomalidomide
How do you pronounce pomalidomide?
Say poh-muh-LID-uh-myde. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊməˈlɪdəmaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊməˈlɪdəmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomalidomide?
Pomalidomide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LID). Broken into parts: poh · muh · LID · uh · myde.
Is pomalidomide 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 /ˌpəʊməˈlɪdəmaɪd/ (poh-muh-LID-uh-myde).