How to Pronounce Liothyronine (Cytomel)

lye-oh-THYE-roe-neen
IPA: /ljɛ.oʊ.ˈθjɛ.rɒɛ.niːn/
Brand name: Cytomel
lye oh THYE roe neen
Liothyronine is pronounced lye-oh-THYE-roe-neen

How do you pronounce Liothyronine?

Liothyronine is pronounced “lye-oh-THYE-roe-neen”. It has 5 syllables: lye ‑ oh ‑ thye ‑ roe ‑ neen. The stress falls on the third syllable, “thye”.

How many syllables are in Liothyronine?

Liothyronine has 5 syllables: lye ‑ oh ‑ thye ‑ roe ‑ neen.

What does Liothyronine mean?

Myxedema coma, adjunct

Word Parts

root thyr- thyroid

Common Mispronunciations

With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: lye-oh-THYE-roe-neen. Stress falls on syllable 3 (THYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Myxedema coma, adjunct. Thyroid hormone replacement for hypothyroidism.

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