How to pronounce sitagliptin
Say it like sit-uh-GLIP-tin. Sitagliptin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIP).
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- sit
- uh
- GLIP
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sitagliptin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sitGive 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.
- GLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sitagliptin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sit-uh-GLIP-tin.
What does sitagliptin mean?
- A hypoglycemic drug taken orally in the form of its phosphate C₁₆H₁₅F₆N₅O·H₃PO₄·H₂O in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It acts by inhibiting the degradation of incretins, which results in increased secretion of insulin by the pancreas. It is marketed under the trademark Januvia and when used in co
Questions about saying sitagliptin
How do you pronounce sitagliptin?
Say sit-uh-GLIP-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪtəˈɡlɪptɪn/. In British English it is /ˌsɪtəˈɡlɪptɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sitagliptin?
Sitagliptin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIP). Broken into parts: sit · uh · GLIP · tin.
Is sitagliptin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsɪtəˈɡlɪptɪn/ (sit-uh-GLIP-tin).