How to pronounce troglitazone
Say it like troh-GLIT-uh-zohn. Troglitazone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLIT).
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- troh
- GLIT
- uh
- zohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troglitazone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of troglitazone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: troh-GLIT-uh-zohn.
What does troglitazone mean?
- A thiazolidinedione derivative C₂₄H₂₇NO₅S formerly used to treat type 2 diabetes but now withdrawn from use because of its link to serious hepatic reactions.
Questions about saying troglitazone
How do you pronounce troglitazone?
Say troh-GLIT-uh-zohn. The American pronunciation is /troʊˈɡlɪtəˌzoʊn/. In British English it is /trəʊˈɡlɪtəˌzəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troglitazone?
Troglitazone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLIT). Broken into parts: troh · GLIT · uh · zohn.
Is troglitazone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /trəʊˈɡlɪtəˌzəʊn/ (troh-GLIT-uh-zohn).