How to pronounce acarbose
Say it like ay-KAR-bohs. Acarbose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR).
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- ay
- KAR
- bohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acarbose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of acarbose
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-KAH-bohs.
What does acarbose mean?
- An antidiabetic drug C₂₅H₄₃NO₁₈ (trademark Precose) that is taken orally as a tablet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is an oligosaccharide produced by fermentation of a bacterium (Actinoplanes utahensis). The drug slows the absorption of glucose in the small intestine by inhibiting enzymes t
Where does acarbose come from?
From a- + carb + -ose.
Questions about saying acarbose
How do you pronounce acarbose?
Say ay-KAR-bohs. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈkɑrˌboʊs/. In British English it is /eɪˈkɑːˌbəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acarbose?
Acarbose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAR). Broken into parts: ay · KAR · bohs.
Is acarbose 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 /eɪˈkɑːˌbəʊs/ (ay-KAH-bohs).