How to pronounce triamterene
Say it like try-AM-tuh-reen. Triamterene has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM).
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- try
- AM
- tuh
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triamterene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryKeep 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of triamterene
American and British speakers say triamterene in essentially the same way: /traɪˈæmtəˌrin/ in the US and /traɪˈæmtəˌriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: try-AM-tuh-reen.
What does triamterene mean?
- A potassium-sparing diuretic used in combination with thiazide diuretics for the treatment of hypertension and edema.
Where does triamterene come from?
Blend of triamino + -terene (“alteration of pteridine”).
Questions about saying triamterene
How do you pronounce triamterene?
Say try-AM-tuh-reen. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈæmtəˌrin/. In British English it is /traɪˈæmtəˌriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triamterene?
Triamterene has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM). Broken into parts: try · AM · tuh · reen.
Do Americans and Brits say triamterene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪˈæmtəˌrin/ and the British form is /traɪˈæmtəˌriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.