How to pronounce rasagiline
Say it like ruh-SAJ-ih-leen. Rasagiline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAJ).
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- ruh
- SAJ
- ih
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rasagiline 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.
- SAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rasagiline
American and British speakers say rasagiline in essentially the same way: /rəˈsædʒɪˌlin/ in the US and /rəˈsædʒɪˌliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-SAJ-ih-leen.
What does rasagiline mean?
- An inhibitor of monoamine oxidase used as a monotherapy in early Parkinson's disease or as an adjunct therapy in more advanced cases.
Where does rasagiline come from?
From rasa- (of unknown origin) + -giline (“MAO inhibitor type B”).
Questions about saying rasagiline
How do you pronounce rasagiline?
Say ruh-SAJ-ih-leen. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsædʒɪˌlin/. In British English it is /rəˈsædʒɪˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rasagiline?
Rasagiline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAJ). Broken into parts: ruh · SAJ · ih · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say rasagiline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈsædʒɪˌlin/ and the British form is /rəˈsædʒɪˌliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.