How to pronounce temazepam
Say it like tuh-MAZ-uh-pam. Temazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAZ).
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- tuh
- MAZ
- uh
- pam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temazepam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of temazepam
American and British speakers say temazepam in essentially the same way: /təˈmæzəˌpæm/ in the US and /təˈmeɪzɪpæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-MAY-zih-pam.
What does temazepam mean?
- A compound (trademark Restoril) of the benzodiazepine class used as a tranquilizer and short-acting hypnotic.
Where does temazepam come from?
Probably from tem- (“alteration of methyl”) + oxazepam.
Words that rhyme with temazepam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of temazepam.
Questions about saying temazepam
How do you pronounce temazepam?
Say tuh-MAZ-uh-pam. The American pronunciation is /təˈmæzəˌpæm/. In British English it is /təˈmeɪzɪpæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temazepam?
Temazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAZ). Broken into parts: tuh · MAZ · uh · pam.
Do Americans and Brits say temazepam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈmæzəˌpæm/ and the British form is /təˈmeɪzɪpæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.