How to pronounce zotepine
Say it like ZOH-tuh-peen. Zotepine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- tuh
- peen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zotepine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zotepine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ZOH-tuh-peen.
What does zotepine mean?
- An antipsychotic drug used to treat acute and chronic schizophrenia.
Where does zotepine come from?
From short of (diben)zoth(i)epine.
Questions about saying zotepine
How do you pronounce zotepine?
Say ZOH-tuh-peen. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊtəˌpin/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊtəˌpiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zotepine?
Zotepine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · tuh · peen.
Is zotepine 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 /ˈzəʊtəˌpiːn/ (ZOH-tuh-peen).