How to pronounce tirzepatide
Say it like ter-ZEP-uh-tyde. Tirzepatide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEP).
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- ter
- ZEP
- uh
- tyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tirzepatide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ZEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tirzepatide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tuh-ZEP-uh-tyde.
What does tirzepatide mean?
- A medication (GLP-1 agonist) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Questions about saying tirzepatide
How do you pronounce tirzepatide?
Say ter-ZEP-uh-tyde. The American pronunciation is /tɚˈzɛpəˌtaɪd/. In British English it is /təˈzɛpəˌtaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEP). Broken into parts: ter · ZEP · uh · tyde.
Is tirzepatide 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 /təˈzɛpəˌtaɪd/ (tuh-ZEP-uh-tyde).