Pronunciation of 'Benzodiazepine'
Benzodiazepine is a term used to describe a class of psychoactive drugs commonly prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions. It is pronounced as 'ben-zoh-die-AZ-uh-peen' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'benzodiazepine' originates from chemical nomenclature, combining 'benz-' (referring to the benzene ring), 'diazep-' (indicating the diazepine structure), and '-ine' (a suffix for chemical compounds).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A class of psychoactive drugs used primarily for treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms.
Pronounced as 'ben-zoh-die-AZ-uh-peen'. 'Ben' as in 'bend', 'zoh' as in 'zone', 'die' as in 'dye', 'AZ' with stress, 'uh' as in 'up', and 'peen' as in 'peen'.