How to Pronounce Amlodipine
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Amlodipine Pronunciation
am-LOH-dih-peen
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
am
LOH
stress here
dih
peen
4 syllables
What is Amlodipine?
Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of angina (chest pain) and coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood to the heart. If taken regularly, amlodipine controls chest pain, but it does not stop ch
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Amlodipine
How do you pronounce amlodipine?
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Amlodipine is pronounced am-LOH-dih-peen. The stress falls on the second syllable (LOH), which you say a bit louder and longer than the others. Think of it like saying "am" quickly, then "LOHH" with emphasis, then "dih-peen" to finish.
What are the syllables in amlodipine?
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Amlodipine breaks into four syllables: am-loh-dih-peen. If you clap once for each syllable as you say the word, you'll clap four times total.
Which syllable is stressed in amlodipine?
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The second syllable, "LOH," is the stressed syllable in amlodipine. This is the part you emphasize when you say the word—it should sound slightly louder and take a bit longer to say than the other syllables.
What's a common mispronunciation of amlodipine?
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A common mistake is stressing the first or last syllable, saying "AM-loh-dih-peen" or "am-loh-dih-PEEN." Remember that the correct stress is on the second syllable: am-LOH-dih-peen.
Is amlodipine hard to pronounce?
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Amlodipine can feel tricky at first because it has four syllables and the stress isn't on the first syllable like many everyday words. Once you practice saying am-LOH-dih-peen a few times, it becomes much easier.
Can you use amlodipine in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The patient's prescription includes amlodipine, which the pharmacist pronounced for them at pickup." This sentence shows how the word might come up in a medical or pharmacy setting.
How do you remember the stress in amlodipine?
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Think of the phrase "am LOAD a peen"—focusing on that second part, LOAD, helps you remember to stress the second syllable. You can also say it several times quickly to build muscle memory for where the emphasis goes.