How to Pronounce Neostigmine

To pronounce "neostigmine", say NEOST-igm-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌniː.əˈstɪɡ.miːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

neostigmine

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Letters

/ˌniː.əˈstɪɡ.miːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “neostigmine”

"neostigmine" has 4 syllables: neost-igm-in-e.

What does neostigmine mean?

noun

  1. An anticholinesterase drug used in the form of its bromide C12H19BrN2O2 or a methyl sulfate derivative C13H22N2O6S especially in the diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis and in the treatment of urinary bladder or bowel atony.

Related words

bromideintrathecalpyridostigminephysostigminedistigminequilostigminepyridostigimineambenonium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "neostigmine"?▾

"Neostigmine" has 4 syllables: neost · igm · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "neostigmine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "neostigmine" is /ˌniː.əˈstɪɡ.miːn/.

What does "neostigmine" mean?▾

Neostigmine: An anticholinesterase drug used in the form of its bromide C12H19BrN2O2 or a methyl sulfate derivative C13H22N2O6S especially in the diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis and in the treatment of urinary bladder or bowel atony.

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