How to pronounce selegiline
Say it like suh-LEJ-ih-leen. Selegiline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ).
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- suh
- LEJ
- ih
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selegiline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 selegiline
American and British speakers say selegiline in essentially the same way: /səˈlɛdʒɪˌlin/ in the US and /səˈlɛdʒɪˌliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LEJ-ih-leen.
What does selegiline mean?
- The levorotatory form of the monoamine oxidase inhibitor deprenyl that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₃H₁₇N·HCl as an adjuvant to therapy using the combination of ʟ-dopa and carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and is sometimes used alone to treat endogenous depressi
Where does selegiline come from?
Probably from sele(ctive) + -giline (“MAO inibitor type B”).
Questions about saying selegiline
How do you pronounce selegiline?
Say suh-LEJ-ih-leen. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛdʒɪˌlin/. In British English it is /səˈlɛdʒɪˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selegiline?
Selegiline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ). Broken into parts: suh · LEJ · ih · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say selegiline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɛdʒɪˌlin/ and the British form is /səˈlɛdʒɪˌliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.