How to pronounce tolrestat
Say it like TAHL-rih-stat. Tolrestat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAHL).
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- TAHL
- rih
- stat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tolrestat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- statKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of tolrestat
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOL-rih-stat.
What does tolrestat mean?
- An aldose reductase inhibitor formerly used to treat certain diabetic complications.
Questions about saying tolrestat
How do you pronounce tolrestat?
Say TAHL-rih-stat. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑlrɪstæt/. In British English it is /ˈtɒlrɪstæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tolrestat?
Tolrestat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAHL). Broken into parts: TAHL · rih · stat.
Is tolrestat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɒlrɪstæt/ (TOL-rih-stat).