How to pronounce risedronate
Say it like rih-SED-ruh-nayt. Risedronate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SED).
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- rih
- SED
- ruh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risedronate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of risedronate
American and British speakers say risedronate in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsɛdrəˌneɪt/ in the US and /rɪˈsɛdrəˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SED-ruh-nayt.
What does risedronate mean?
- The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of risedronic acid, used as a medication to inhibit bone loss in disorders of bone metabolism.
Where does risedronate come from?
From risedronic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying risedronate
How do you pronounce risedronate?
Say rih-SED-ruh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɛdrəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɛdrəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risedronate?
Risedronate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SED). Broken into parts: rih · SED · ruh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say risedronate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsɛdrəˌneɪt/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɛdrəˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.