How to pronounce telmisartan
Say it like tel-mih-SAR-tun. Telmisartan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAR).
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- tel
- mih
- SAR
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telmisartan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- telKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of telmisartan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tel-mih-SAH-tun.
What does telmisartan mean?
- An angiotensin II receptor antagonist used in the management of hypertension.
Words that rhyme with telmisartan
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Questions about saying telmisartan
How do you pronounce telmisartan?
Say tel-mih-SAR-tun. The American pronunciation is /tɛlmɪˈsɑrtən/. In British English it is /tɛlmɪˈsɑːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telmisartan?
Telmisartan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAR). Broken into parts: tel · mih · SAR · tun.
Is telmisartan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tɛlmɪˈsɑːtən/ (tel-mih-SAH-tun).