How to pronounce thalidomide
Say it like thuh-LID-uh-myde. Thalidomide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LID).
- thuh
- LID
- uh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thalidomide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of thalidomide
American and British speakers say thalidomide in essentially the same way: /θəˈlɪdəˌmaɪd/ in the US and /θəˈlɪdəˌmaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: thuh-LID-uh-myde.
What does thalidomide mean?
- An immunomodulatory drug used to treat a number of cancers and skin disorders, historically promoted as a sedative and medication for morning sickness.
Where does thalidomide come from?
From (ph)thal(ic acid) + (im)ido + (i)mide.
Questions about saying thalidomide
How do you pronounce thalidomide?
Say thuh-LID-uh-myde. The American pronunciation is /θəˈlɪdəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /θəˈlɪdəˌmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thalidomide?
Thalidomide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LID). Broken into parts: thuh · LID · uh · myde.
Do Americans and Brits say thalidomide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θəˈlɪdəˌmaɪd/ and the British form is /θəˈlɪdəˌmaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.