How to pronounce trimetaphan
Say it like try-MET-uh-fan. Trimetaphan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- try
- MET
- uh
- fan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trimetaphan 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.
- METSay 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.
- fanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of trimetaphan
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: try-MET-uh-fan.
What does trimetaphan mean?
- A ganglionic blocking agent used as a salt C₃₂H₄₀N₂O₅S₂ to lower blood pressure especially in hypertensive emergencies.
Where does trimetaphan come from?
From tri(cyclo).
Questions about saying trimetaphan
How do you pronounce trimetaphan?
Say try-MET-uh-fan. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈmɛtəfæn/. In British English it is /traɪˈmɛtəfæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trimetaphan?
Trimetaphan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: try · MET · uh · fan.
Is trimetaphan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /traɪˈmɛtəfæn/ (try-MET-uh-fan).