How to Pronounce Cimetidine (Tagamet)

sye-MET-i-deen
IPA: /sjɛ.ˈmɛt.ɪ.diːn/
Brand name: Tagamet
sye MET i deen
Cimetidine is pronounced sye-MET-i-deen

How do you pronounce Cimetidine?

Cimetidine is pronounced “sye-MET-i-deen”. It has 4 syllables: sye ‑ met ‑ i ‑ deen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “met”.

How many syllables are in Cimetidine?

Cimetidine has 4 syllables: sye ‑ met ‑ i ‑ deen.

What does Cimetidine mean?

GERD, peptic ulcer

Word Parts

suffix -tidine H2 receptor antagonist

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (MET) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

GERD, peptic ulcer. Reduces gastric acid production. Used for heartburn, GERD, and peptic ulcer disease.

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