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nifedipine
Definition:
(nou) calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks
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Common mistakes of nifedipine pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "nif-ˈedipine". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the third syllable: "nif-ˌed-ˈi-pine". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "i" in the third syllable.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "i" in "nifedipine" as a short "i" sound, like in "bit". The correct sound is a long "i" as in "machine": /ˈnɪf.ɪ.dɪ.piːn/. Tip: Practice saying "machine" to get the right vowel sound.
- Syllable omission: Some speakers might drop the second syllable, pronouncing it as "nifdipine". This omits the "ed" sound, which is important for clarity. Tip: Break it down into syllables: "nif-ed-i-pine" to ensure all parts are pronounced.
- Final "e" sound: Many learners neglect the final "e" in "nifedipine", making it sound like "nifedipin". This changes the pronunciation and can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Always finish with the "e" sound, as in /ˈnɪf.ɪ.dɪ.piːn/.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might pronounce the "i" in "nifedipine" too short, making it sound like "nifedipin". The correct pronunciation has a long "i" sound. Tip: Practice elongating the "i" as in "see" to achieve the correct length.