How to Pronounce Glipizide (Glucotrol)
GLIP-i-zide
IPA: /ˈɡlɪp.ɪ.zɪdɛ/
Brand name: Glucotrol
GLIP
i
zide
Glipizide is pronounced GLIP-i-zide
How do you pronounce Glipizide?
Glipizide is pronounced “GLIP-i-zide”. It has 3 syllables: glip ‑ i ‑ zide. The stress falls on the first syllable, “glip”.
How many syllables are in Glipizide?
Glipizide has 3 syllables: glip ‑ i ‑ zide.
What does Glipizide mean?
Glipizide is a second-generation sulfonylurea used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It stimulates pancreatic beta cells to increase insulin secretion.
Word Parts
prefix
gli-
glucose-related
suffix
-ide
sulfonylurea
Common Mispronunciations
Stress is on the first syllable (GLIP) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word
Where You'll Encounter This
T2DM, short-acting sulfonylurea
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