How to pronounce thiamazole
Say it like thy-AM-uh-zohl. Thiamazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM).
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- thy
- AM
- uh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thiamazole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AMSay 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.
- zohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of thiamazole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: thy-AM-uh-zohl.
What does thiamazole mean?
- An imidazole derivative that interferes with the synthesis of thyroid hormone and is given orally in the treatment of hyperthyroidism; 1-methylimidazole-2-thiol, C₃H₂N₂(CH₃)(SH).
Where does thiamazole come from?
From thia- + (i)m(id)azole.
Questions about saying thiamazole
How do you pronounce thiamazole?
Say thy-AM-uh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /θaɪˈæməˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /θaɪˈæməzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thiamazole?
Thiamazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM). Broken into parts: thy · AM · uh · zohl.
Is thiamazole 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 /θaɪˈæməzəʊl/ (thy-AM-uh-zohl).