How to Pronounce Dutasteride
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Dutasteride Pronunciation
doo-TAS-teh-ryd
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
doo
TAS
stress here
teh
ryd
4 syllables
What is Dutasteride?
Dutasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; enlargement of the prostate gland). Dutasteride is in a class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It works by blocking the production of a natural substance that enlarges the prostate.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Dutasteride
How do you pronounce dutasteride?
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Dutasteride is pronounced doo-TAS-teh-ryd. The stress falls on the second syllable (TAS), which you say a bit louder and longer than the others. It sounds like you're saying "doo" then "TASK" but with an "eh" sound, then end with "rid."
What are the syllables in dutasteride?
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Dutasteride breaks into four syllables: du-TAS-te-ride. When you say it out loud, tap your finger four times—once for each syllable.
Which syllable gets the stress in dutasteride?
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The second syllable, TAS, gets the stress. Many people accidentally stress the first syllable (DU) or the last syllable (RIDE), but the correct way is to emphasize TAS: doo-TAS-teh-ryd.
What's a common mispronunciation of dutasteride?
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A very common mistake is saying doo-tas-TER-ide, where people stress the third syllable instead of the second. Remember: the stress belongs on TAS, not TER. Say it like doo-TAS-teh-ryd.
How do you say the first syllable of dutasteride?
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The first syllable sounds like "doo," rhyming with words like "blue" or "who." It's a short, quick sound before you move to the stressed TAS syllable.
Can you use dutasteride in a sample sentence?
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Sure! A doctor might say: "Your prescription is for dutasteride, which is pronounced doo-TAS-teh-ryd." This helps you know how to say it when you're talking to your pharmacist or doctor.
Is dutasteride a brand name or a generic name?
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Dutasteride is a generic medication name. There are brand names for this medication, but when you see the word "dutasteride" on a prescription or label, it's referring to the active ingredient itself, not a specific brand.
How should you NOT pronounce dutasteride?
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Don't say doo-tas-TER-ide (stressing the wrong syllable), doo-TASS-tur-ide (flattening the vowels), or doo-TAS-tur-ide (saying TUR instead of the softer TER). The correct way is doo-TAS-teh-ryd with a light "eh" sound in the third syllable.