How to pronounce ranitidine
Say it like ruh-NIT-ih-deen. Ranitidine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIT).
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- ruh
- NIT
- ih
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ranitidine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ranitidine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ra-NIT-ih-deen.
What does ranitidine mean?
- A furan (trademark Zantac) which blocks the histamine H₂-receptors, to prevent the secretion of gastric acid.
Where does ranitidine come from?
From (fu)ran(yl) + ni(tro)- + -tidine.
Questions about saying ranitidine
How do you pronounce ranitidine?
Say ruh-NIT-ih-deen. The American pronunciation is /rəˈnɪtɪˌdin/. In British English it is /ræˈnɪtɪdiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ranitidine?
Ranitidine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIT). Broken into parts: ruh · NIT · ih · deen.
Is ranitidine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ræˈnɪtɪdiːn/ (ra-NIT-ih-deen).