4 syllables: Ci, me, ti, dine. Stress on me.
seye-MET-id-een
/saɪˈmɛtɪdiːn/
Cimetidine is pronounced seye-MET-id-een (/saɪˈmɛtɪdiːn/). It has four syllables (Ci-me-ti-dine), with the stress on "me". Cimetidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux. It is a prescription drug typically taken orally to reduce stomach acid production. In medical contexts it is often referred to by its brand names and abbreviated forms, and is pronounced as a specialized pharmaceutical term. The word is derived from its chemical components and has a distinct, multi-syllabic rhythm.
nounCimetidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux. It is a prescription drug typically taken orally to reduce stomach acid production. In medical contexts it is often referred to by its brand names and abbreviated forms, and is pronounced as a specialized pharmaceutical term. The word is derived from its chemical components and has a distinct, multi-syllabic rhythm.
How to Pronounce Cimetidine
"The patient was prescribed cimetidine to manage symptoms of acid reflux."
"Pharmacists noted that cimetidine can interact with certain antacids."
"Cimetidine was one of the earlier proton pump inhibitor alternatives for ulcers."
Pronounce it as /ˌsɪ.mɪˈtiː.din/ in US/UK. The primary stress lands on the third syllable ‘ti-’ with a long E sound in the second-to-last syllable: si-me-TI-deen. Articulation: ’si’ (s as in sit), ’mi’ (m as in me), ’ti’ (tone like ‘tee’), ’di’ (d as in day), ’ne’ (n as in neat). For audio reference, listen to medical-pronunciation databases or Pronounce resources; repeating at natural speed helps lock the rhythm and reduce hesitation on the long 'ee' vowel.
Common errors include misplacing the stress (e.g., SI-me-ti-dine) or pronouncing as 'sim-e-TEED-in' with a wrong long sound on the second syllable. Another frequent slip is shortening the final 'dine' to a quick ’din’ instead of the long /iː/ followed by /n/. Correct by: (1) placing primary stress on the third syllable ti, (2) lengthening the /iː/ in ‘ti-’ and in the final ‘diːn’, (3) ensuring a clean /d/ release before the final /n/. Practice with a slow-to-fast cadence to stabilize the long vowel and syllable weight.
In US/UK, you’ll hear /ˌsɪ.mɪˈtiː.din/ with the long /iː/ in the stressed syllable and a clear /d/ before the final /n/. Australian speech tends to be closer to US in rhotics, but may show slightly drier vowel quality and faster tempo; keep the /ˈtiː/ as a stable long vowel and ensure the final syllable has a crisp /dɪn/ vs /diːn/. Across all, the primary stress remains on the third syllable, but vowel length and rhoticity subtly influence each variant.
The challenge lies in the multi-syllabic rhythm and the long /iː/ in the penultimate syllable combined with a final alveolar nasal after a /d/ release: si-me-TI-deen. Learners often misplace the stress or flatten the long vowel, producing /ˌsɪˈmɪtɪdɪn/ or /ˌsaɪməˈtiːdɪn/. Focus on segmenting the word into five clear syllables, maintaining the longer /iː/ in 'ti' and the 'deen' ending with a voiced alveolar nasal. Slow, precise articulation helps move to natural speed.
A unique feature is the long /iː/ in the penultimate syllable and the final /n/ after a /d/ release, creating a slight consonant cluster at the word’s end: -diːn. The contrast between the stressed /tiː/ and the final /din/ requires an intentional linger of the long vowel before the final nasal. This subtle vowel length makes the word feel multisyllabic and technical, aiding recognition in pharmacology discussions. Ensure you maintain the long /iː/ across contexts and avoid truncating to /di/.
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Cimetidine derives from the chemical name and structural features of the molecule. The terminal -tidine is a common suffix in histamine receptor antagonists and is linked to the parent compound 'imidazole' and related heterocyclic rings. The prefix 'cimet-' reflects the drug’s development lineage in the 1970s by Janssen and the chemistry group involved in synthesizing histamine-blocking agents. The word entered medical literature in the late 1970s as cimetidine was investigated for treating ulcers and GERD and became a widely used term in pharmacology. Its initial usage appeared in peer-reviewed journals and drug formularies before becoming common in clinical practice. Over time, as newer agents emerged (e.g., ranitidine, famotidine), the term remained essential for historical context and journaling of drug history, while brand names often superseded the generic in everyday clinical communication.
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