How to pronounce zoledronate
Say it like zoh-LED-ruh-nayt. Zoledronate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LED).
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- zoh
- LED
- ruh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoledronate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of zoledronate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-LED-ruh-nayt.
What does zoledronate mean?
- The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of zoledronic acid. Used as a medication to inhibit bone loss in disorders of bone metabolism.
Where does zoledronate come from?
From zoledronic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying zoledronate
How do you pronounce zoledronate?
Say zoh-LED-ruh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˈlɛdrəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /zəʊˈlɛdrəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoledronate?
Zoledronate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LED). Broken into parts: zoh · LED · ruh · nayt.
Is zoledronate 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 /zəʊˈlɛdrəˌneɪt/ (zoh-LED-ruh-nayt).