How to pronounce zolpidem
Say it like ZOHL-pih-dem. Zolpidem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOHL).
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- ZOHL
- pih
- dem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zolpidem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- demGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of zolpidem
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOHL-pih-dem.
What does zolpidem mean?
- A sedative and hypnotic drug administered orally in the form of its tartrate (C₁₉H₂₁N₃O)₂·C₄H₆O₆ in the short-term treatment of insomnia.
Where does zolpidem come from?
Probably from (imida)zol(e) + p(yr)id(ine) + (ac)e(ta)m(ide).
Questions about saying zolpidem
How do you pronounce zolpidem?
Say ZOHL-pih-dem. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊlpɪˌdɛm/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊlpɪˌdɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zolpidem?
Zolpidem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOHL). Broken into parts: ZOHL · pih · dem.
Is zolpidem 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 /ˈzəʊlpɪˌdɛm/ (ZOHL-pih-dem).