How to Pronounce “amlodipine”

American (US)

/æmˈloʊ.dɪˌpin/

British (UK)

/æmˈləʊ.dɪ.piːn/

noun — A long-acting calcium channel blocker used as an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina.

The final e is silent. The transcription /æmˈloʊ.dɪˌpin/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “amlodipine” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “amlodipine” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /æmˈloʊ.dɪˌpin/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "amlodipine" mean?

amlodipine (noun): A long-acting calcium channel blocker used as an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina.

How do you pronounce "amlodipine" in American vs British English?

American English: /æmˈloʊ.dɪˌpin/. British English: /æmˈləʊ.dɪ.piːn/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "amlodipine"?

/æmˈloʊ.dɪˌpin/ in American English, /æmˈləʊ.dɪ.piːn/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "amlodipine"?

“amlodipine” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /æmˈloʊ.dɪˌpin/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.