How to pronounce abacavir
Say it like uh-BAK-uh-veer. Abacavir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈbækəˌvɪr/uh-BAK-uh-veer
UK British/əˈbækəˌvɪə/uh-BAK-uh-veer
- uh
- BAK
- uh
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abacavir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abacavir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAK-uh-veer.
What does abacavir mean?
noun
- An antiretroviral drug (trademark Ziagen) taken orally in the form of its sulfate (C₁₄H₁₈N₆O)₂·H₂SO₄ in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV infections. It is a synthetic nucleoside analog that acts by inhibiting reverse transcriptase. It causes potentially serious hypersensitivi
Where does abacavir come from?
From [Term?] + -cavir (“carbocyclic nucleoside”).
Questions about saying abacavir
How do you pronounce abacavir?
Say uh-BAK-uh-veer. The American pronunciation is /əˈbækəˌvɪr/. In British English it is /əˈbækəˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abacavir?
Abacavir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK). Broken into parts: uh · BAK · uh · veer.
Is abacavir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbækəˌvɪə/ (uh-BAK-uh-veer).