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How to pronounce diltiazem

diltiazem
/dɪlˈtiːəzem/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Diltiazem, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce diltiazem?

Diltiazem is pronounced /dɪlˈtiːəzem/ in American English.

How many syllables are in diltiazem?

Diltiazem has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in diltiazem?

The second syllable: /dɪlˈtiːəzem/.

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