How to pronounce stibogluconate
Say it like stib-oh-GLOO-kuh-nayt. Stibogluconate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOO).
- stib
- oh
- GLOO
- kuh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stibogluconate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stibGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep 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 stibogluconate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: stib-oh-GLOO-kuh-nayt.
What does stibogluconate mean?
- Any salt or ester of stibogluconic acid.
Where does stibogluconate come from?
From stibogluconic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying stibogluconate
How do you pronounce stibogluconate?
Say stib-oh-GLOO-kuh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɪboʊˈɡlukəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˌstɪbəʊˈɡluːkəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stibogluconate?
Stibogluconate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOO). Broken into parts: stib · oh · GLOO · kuh · nayt.
Is stibogluconate 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 /ˌstɪbəʊˈɡluːkəˌneɪt/ (stib-oh-GLOO-kuh-nayt).