How to pronounce procainamide
Say it like proh-KAY-nuh-myde. Procainamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- proh
- KAY
- nuh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procainamide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of procainamide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-KAY-nuh-myde.
What does procainamide mean?
- A base of an amide related to procaine (trademark Pronestyl) that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₃H₂₁N₃O·HCl as a cardiac depressant especially in the treatment of ventricular and atrial arrhythmias.
Where does procainamide come from?
From procaine + -amide.
Questions about saying procainamide
How do you pronounce procainamide?
Say proh-KAY-nuh-myde. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkeɪnəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /prəʊˈkeɪnəmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procainamide?
Procainamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: proh · KAY · nuh · myde.
Is procainamide 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 /prəʊˈkeɪnəmaɪd/ (proh-KAY-nuh-myde).