How to pronounce "nifedipine" in English
ˌnaɪfəˈdɪpiːn
ny·fə·DIH·peen
Primary stress: DIH
Hear native speakers say nifedipine in context across real video clips
indicated that topiramate lessened the intensity of EHS events but did not diminish its frequency. The study's authors also noted that other helpful drug therapies have included clonesapam, nifedipine, flunarizine and clomipramnine. nifedipine, flunarizine and clomipramnine.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “nifedipine”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ny
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
fə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
DIH
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
peen
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("DIH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "nifedipine" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“The study's authors also noted that other helpful drug therapies have included clonesapam, nifedipine, flunarizine and clomipramnine.”— Today I Found OutWatch clip
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The study's authors also noted that other helpful drug therapies have included clonesapam, nifedipine, flunarizine and clomipramnine.
Hear it in context: “nifedipine”
1 clipThe English word “nifedipine” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌnaɪfəˈdɪpiːn (phonetic respelling: ny-fə-DIH-peen). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (ny · fə · DIH · peen), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (DIH). Grammatically, “nifedipine” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “nifedipine” in natural connected speech across American (US), British (UK: 1 sampled), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Today I Found Out.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇬🇧 UKToday I Found OutClip #1 · @9:59
“indicated that topiramate lessened the intensity of EHS events but did not diminish its frequency. The study's authors also noted that other helpful drug therapies have included clonesapam, nifedipine, flunarizine and clomipramnine. nifedipine, flunarizine and clomipramnine.”
Definition & Meaning: “nifedipine”
- A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders.
Example Sentences (1)
- “The study's authors also noted that other helpful drug therapies have included clonesapam, nifedipine, flunarizine and clomipramnine.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “nifedipine”
- Pronunciation:
- ny-fə-DIH-peen
- Syllables:
- ny · fə · DIH · peen
- Written Hyphenation:
- ni · fe · di · pine
- Primary stress:
- DIH
- IPA:
- ˌnaɪfəˈdɪpiːn
- Hear it in context
- nifedipine
Words that Rhyme with “nifedipine”
-ɪpinWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"nifedipine" (⁄ˌnaɪfəˈdɪpiːn⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "nifedipine" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about nifedipine
How do you pronounce “nifedipine”?
“nifedipine” is pronounced ⁄ˌnaɪfəˈdɪpiːn⁄ (ny-fə-DIH-peen). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “nifedipine”?
“nifedipine” has 4 syllables: ny · fə · DIH · peen.
Where is the stress in “nifedipine”?
The primary stress in “nifedipine” is on “DIH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “nifedipine” mean?
A synthetic compound which acts as a calcium antagonist and is used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders.
How can I hear “nifedipine” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “nifedipine”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).