How to Pronounce Glimepiride (Amaryl)

GLYE-me-pye-ride
IPA: /ˈɡljɛ.mɛ.pjɛ.rɪdɛ/
Brand name: Amaryl
GLYE me pye ride
Glimepiride is pronounced GLYE-me-pye-ride

How do you pronounce Glimepiride?

Glimepiride is pronounced “GLYE-me-pye-ride”. It has 4 syllables: glye ‑ me ‑ pye ‑ ride. The stress falls on the first syllable, “glye”.

How many syllables are in Glimepiride?

Glimepiride has 4 syllables: glye ‑ me ‑ pye ‑ ride.

What does Glimepiride mean?

Type 2 diabetes. T2DM when metformin insufficient

Word Parts

prefix gli- glucose-related
suffix -mepiride sulfonylurea

Common Mispronunciations

Stress is on the first syllable (GLYE) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word

Where You'll Encounter This

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

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