Pronunciation of 'Benzodiazepine'
The word 'Benzodiazepine' refers to a class of psychoactive drugs used primarily for treating anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. It is pronounced as 'ˌbɛnzoʊˈdaɪəzəˌpiːn' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Benzodiazepine' originates from chemical nomenclature, combining 'benz-' (referring to benzene) and 'diazepine' (a seven-membered heterocyclic compound containing two nitrogen atoms).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A class of psychoactive drugs used primarily for treating anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
Pronounced as 'BEN-zoh-dye-AZ-uh-peen'. 'BEN' as in 'bend', 'zoh' as in 'so', 'dye' as in 'die', 'AZ' as in 'as', 'uh' as in 'a', 'peen' as in 'peen'.