How to pronounce pyridostigmine
Say it like pir-ih-doh-STIG-meen. Pyridostigmine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STIG).
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- pir
- ih
- doh
- STIG
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyridostigmine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- STIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pyridostigmine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pir-ih-doh-STIG-meen.
What does pyridostigmine mean?
- A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity.
Where does pyridostigmine come from?
From pyrid(ine) + -o- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying pyridostigmine
How do you pronounce pyridostigmine?
Say pir-ih-doh-STIG-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪrɪdoʊˈstɪɡˌmin/. In British English it is /ˌpɪrɪdəʊˈstɪɡmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyridostigmine?
Pyridostigmine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STIG). Broken into parts: pir · ih · doh · STIG · meen.
Is pyridostigmine 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 /ˌpɪrɪdəʊˈstɪɡmiːn/ (pir-ih-doh-STIG-meen).