How to Pronounce Acetohexamide

a-see-toe-HEX-a-mide
IPA: /æ.siː.tɒɛ.ˈhɛks.æ.mɪdɛ/
a see toe HEX a mide
Acetohexamide is pronounced a-see-toe-HEX-a-mide

How do you pronounce Acetohexamide?

Acetohexamide is pronounced “a-see-toe-HEX-a-mide”. It has 6 syllables: a ‑ see ‑ toe ‑ hex ‑ a ‑ mide. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “hex”.

How many syllables are in Acetohexamide?

Acetohexamide has 6 syllables: a ‑ see ‑ toe ‑ hex ‑ a ‑ mide.

What does Acetohexamide mean?

Type 2 diabetes. T2DM when metformin insufficient

Word Parts

suffix -amide amide compound

Common Mispronunciations

With 6 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: a-see-toe-HEX-a-mide. Stress falls on syllable 4 (HEX) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

T2DM when metformin insufficient. Stimulates insulin secretion. Risk of hypoglycemia and weight gain.

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