How to pronounce pyrimethamine
Say it like pir-ih-METH-uh-meen. Pyrimethamine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH).
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- pir
- ih
- METH
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrimethamine 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.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrimethamine
American and British speakers say pyrimethamine in essentially the same way: /ˌpɪrɪˈmɛθəˌmin/ in the US and /ˌpɪrɪˈmɛθəmiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: pir-ih-METH-uh-meen.
What does pyrimethamine mean?
- A synthetic compound derived from pyrimidine, acting as a folic acid antagonist and used in the chemoprophylaxis or treatment of malaria and in the treatment of toxoplasmosis.
Where does pyrimethamine come from?
From pyrim(idine) + eth- + (di)amine.
Questions about saying pyrimethamine
How do you pronounce pyrimethamine?
Say pir-ih-METH-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪrɪˈmɛθəˌmin/. In British English it is /ˌpɪrɪˈmɛθəmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrimethamine?
Pyrimethamine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH). Broken into parts: pir · ih · METH · uh · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say pyrimethamine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɪrɪˈmɛθəˌmin/ and the British form is /ˌpɪrɪˈmɛθəmiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.