How to Pronounce Lidocaine
LYE-doe-kane
IPA: /ˈljɛ.dɒɛ.kænɛ/
LYE
doe
kane
Lidocaine is pronounced LYE-doe-kane
How do you pronounce Lidocaine?
Lidocaine is pronounced “LYE-doe-kane”. It has 3 syllables: lye ‑ doe ‑ kane. The stress falls on the first syllable, “lye”.
How many syllables are in Lidocaine?
Lidocaine has 3 syllables: lye ‑ doe ‑ kane.
What does Lidocaine mean?
Ventricular arrhythmias. Ventricular arrhythmias, local anesthesia
Word Parts
suffix
-caine
local anesthetic / sodium channel blocker
Common Mispronunciations
Stress is on the first syllable (LYE) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word
Where You'll Encounter This
Ventricular arrhythmias, local anesthesia
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