How to Pronounce “levetiracetam”
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- American (US)
- /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/
- British (UK)
- /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/
What “levetiracetam” means
noun — An anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “levetiracetam” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "levetiracetam" mean?
levetiracetam (noun): An anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy.
How do you pronounce "levetiracetam" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "levetiracetam", /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "levetiracetam"?
/lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/ in American English, /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "levetiracetam"?
“levetiracetam” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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