How to pronounce rivastigmine
Say it like riv-uh-STIG-meen. Rivastigmine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STIG).
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- riv
- uh
- STIG
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rivastigmine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 rivastigmine
American and British speakers say rivastigmine in essentially the same way: /ˌrɪvəˈstɪɡˌmin/ in the US and /ˌrɪvəˈstɪɡˌmiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: riv-uh-STIG-meen.
What does rivastigmine mean?
- A drug C₁₄H₂₂N₂O₂ that increases acetylcholine levels by inhibiting the action of cholinesterase and is used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Where does rivastigmine come from?
From riva- (of known origin) + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying rivastigmine
How do you pronounce rivastigmine?
Say riv-uh-STIG-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɪvəˈstɪɡˌmin/. In British English it is /ˌrɪvəˈstɪɡˌmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rivastigmine?
Rivastigmine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STIG). Broken into parts: riv · uh · STIG · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say rivastigmine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɪvəˈstɪɡˌmin/ and the British form is /ˌrɪvəˈstɪɡˌmiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.