How to Pronounce Glyburide (DiaBeta)
GLYE-byoo-ride
IPA: /ˈɡljɛ.bjoʊɒ.rɪdɛ/
Brand name: DiaBeta
GLYE
byoo
ride
Glyburide is pronounced GLYE-byoo-ride
How do you pronounce Glyburide?
Glyburide is pronounced “GLYE-byoo-ride”. It has 3 syllables: glye ‑ byoo ‑ ride. The stress falls on the first syllable, “glye”.
How many syllables are in Glyburide?
Glyburide has 3 syllables: glye ‑ byoo ‑ ride.
What does Glyburide mean?
Type 2 diabetes. T2DM when metformin insufficient
Word Parts
prefix
gly-
glucose-related
suffix
-buride
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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