How to Pronounce Cimetidine (Tagamet)
sye-MET-i-deen
IPA: /sjɛ.ˈmɛt.ɪ.diːn/
Brand name: Tagamet
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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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