How to pronounce zonisamide
Say it like zoh-NIS-uh-myde. Zonisamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS).
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- zoh
- NIS
- uh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zonisamide 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.
- NISSay 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.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of zonisamide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-NIS-uh-myde.
What does zonisamide mean?
- A sulfonamide anticonvulsant drug.
Where does zonisamide come from?
Probably blend of zonis- (“alteration of (be)nzis(oxazole)”) + s(ulfon)amide.
Questions about saying zonisamide
How do you pronounce zonisamide?
Say zoh-NIS-uh-myde. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˈnɪsəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /zəʊˈnɪsəˌmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zonisamide?
Zonisamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS). Broken into parts: zoh · NIS · uh · myde.
Is zonisamide 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 /zəʊˈnɪsəˌmaɪd/ (zoh-NIS-uh-myde).