How to pronounce zileuton
Say it like zy-LOO-tun. Zileuton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- zy
- LOO
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zileuton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zileuton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: zy-LOO-tun.
What does zileuton mean?
- An asthma drug that blocks leukotriene synthesis by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme of the eicosanoid synthesis pathway.
Where does zileuton come from?
Probably from (ben)z(oth)i(ophene) + leu(ko)t(riene) + -on.
Words that rhyme with zileuton
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Questions about saying zileuton
How do you pronounce zileuton?
Say zy-LOO-tun. The American pronunciation is /zaɪˈlutən/. In British English it is /zaɪˈluːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zileuton?
Zileuton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: zy · LOO · tun.
Is zileuton 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 /zaɪˈluːtən/ (zy-LOO-tun).