How to Pronounce Acetazolamide (Diamox)
a-seet-a-ZOL-a-mide
IPA: /æ.siːt.æ.ˈzɒl.æ.mɪdɛ/
Brand name: Diamox
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Acetazolamide is pronounced a-seet-a-ZOL-a-mide
How do you pronounce Acetazolamide?
Acetazolamide is pronounced “a-seet-a-ZOL-a-mide”. It has 6 syllables: a ‑ seet ‑ a ‑ zol ‑ a ‑ mide. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “zol”.
How many syllables are in Acetazolamide?
Acetazolamide has 6 syllables: a ‑ seet ‑ a ‑ zol ‑ a ‑ mide.
What does Acetazolamide mean?
Glaucoma, altitude sickness
Word Parts
suffix
-amide
amide compound
Common Mispronunciations
With 6 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: a-seet-a-ZOL-a-mide. Stress falls on syllable 4 (ZOL) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Glaucoma, altitude sickness. Inhibits carbonic anhydrase for glaucoma and altitude sickness.
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