How to pronounce rosiglitazone
Say it like roh-sih-GLIT-uh-zohn. Rosiglitazone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIT).
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- roh
- sih
- GLIT
- uh
- zohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosiglitazone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rosiglitazone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: roh-sih-GLIT-uh-zohn.
What does rosiglitazone mean?
- A thiazolidinedione derivative (trademark Avandia) taken orally in the form of its maleate C₁₈H₁₉N₃O₃S·C₄H₄O₄ to treat type 2 diabetes by decreasing insulin resistance.
Questions about saying rosiglitazone
How do you pronounce rosiglitazone?
Say roh-sih-GLIT-uh-zohn. The American pronunciation is /roʊsɪˈɡlɪtəˌzoʊn/. In British English it is /rəʊsɪˈɡlɪtəˌzəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosiglitazone?
Rosiglitazone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIT). Broken into parts: roh · sih · GLIT · uh · zohn.
Is rosiglitazone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊsɪˈɡlɪtəˌzəʊn/ (roh-sih-GLIT-uh-zohn).