How to pronounce verapamil
Say it like vuh-RAP-uh-mil. Verapamil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAP).
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- vuh
- RAP
- uh
- mil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verapamil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- milKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of verapamil
American and British speakers say verapamil in essentially the same way: /vəˈræpəmɪl/ in the US and /vəˈræpəmɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-RAP-uh-mil.
What does verapamil mean?
- A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used to treat angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmias.
Where does verapamil come from?
Probably from vera(tryl) + (iso)p(ropyl) + am(ino) + (nitr)il(e).
Questions about saying verapamil
How do you pronounce verapamil?
Say vuh-RAP-uh-mil. The American pronunciation is /vəˈræpəmɪl/. In British English it is /vəˈræpəmɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verapamil?
Verapamil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAP). Broken into parts: vuh · RAP · uh · mil.
Do Americans and Brits say verapamil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈræpəmɪl/ and the British form is /vəˈræpəmɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.