How to Pronounce Tolbutamide (Orinase)
tole-BYOO-ta-mide
IPA: /tɒlɛ.ˈbjoʊɒ.tæ.mɪdɛ/
Brand name: Orinase
tole
BYOO
ta
mide
Tolbutamide is pronounced tole-BYOO-ta-mide
How do you pronounce Tolbutamide?
Tolbutamide is pronounced “tole-BYOO-ta-mide”. It has 4 syllables: tole ‑ byoo ‑ ta ‑ mide. The stress falls on the second syllable, “byoo”.
How many syllables are in Tolbutamide?
Tolbutamide has 4 syllables: tole ‑ byoo ‑ ta ‑ mide.
What does Tolbutamide mean?
Type 2 diabetes. T2DM when metformin insufficient
Word Parts
suffix
-amide
amide compound
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (BYOO) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable. The ending "-mide" is pronounced "mide" (rhymes with "ride"), not "mid"
Where You'll Encounter This
T2DM when metformin insufficient. Stimulates insulin secretion. Risk of hypoglycemia and weight gain.
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