How to pronounce trimethoprim
Say it like try-METH-uh-prim. Trimethoprim has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH).
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- try
- METH
- uh
- prim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trimethoprim 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.
- METHSay 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.
- primGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trimethoprim
American and British speakers say trimethoprim in essentially the same way: /traɪˈmɛθəˌprɪm/ in the US and /traɪˈmɛθəʊprɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: try-METH-oh-prim.
What does trimethoprim mean?
- A synthetic antibiotic used to treat malaria and respiratory and urinary infections (usually in conjunction with a sulphonamide).
Where does trimethoprim come from?
From trimetho(xy) + p(y)rim(idine).
Questions about saying trimethoprim
How do you pronounce trimethoprim?
Say try-METH-uh-prim. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈmɛθəˌprɪm/. In British English it is /traɪˈmɛθəʊprɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trimethoprim?
Trimethoprim has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH). Broken into parts: try · METH · uh · prim.
Do Americans and Brits say trimethoprim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪˈmɛθəˌprɪm/ and the British form is /traɪˈmɛθəʊprɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.