How to pronounce thiazide
Say it like THY-uh-zyde. Thiazide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY).
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- THY
- uh
- zyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thiazide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of thiazide
American and British speakers say thiazide in essentially the same way: /ˈθaɪəˌzaɪd/ in the US and /ˈθaɪəzaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: THY-uh-zyde.
What does thiazide mean?
- Any of a class of sulfur-containing drugs that increase the excretion of sodium and chloride and are used as diuretics and to assist in lowering the blood pressure.
Where does thiazide come from?
From thio- + azine + oxide, or blend of (benzo)thia(di)azine + dioxide.
Questions about saying thiazide
How do you pronounce thiazide?
Say THY-uh-zyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈθaɪəˌzaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈθaɪəzaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thiazide?
Thiazide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY). Broken into parts: THY · uh · zyde.
Do Americans and Brits say thiazide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθaɪəˌzaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈθaɪəzaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.