How to pronounce acetylcysteine
Say it like uh-see-tul-SIS-tuh-een. Acetylcysteine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIS).
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- uh
- see
- tul
- SIS
- tuh
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetylcysteine 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.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- eenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acetylcysteine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: as-ih-tyle-SIS-tih-een.
What does acetylcysteine mean?
- An acetylated form of the amino acid cysteine (trademark Mucomyst), which is an antioxidant used as a mucolytic agent and in the treatment of paracetamol poisoning.
Where does acetylcysteine come from?
From acetyl + cysteine.
Questions about saying acetylcysteine
How do you pronounce acetylcysteine?
Say uh-see-tul-SIS-tuh-een. The American pronunciation is /əˌsitəlˈsɪstəˌin/. In British English it is /ˌæsɪtaɪlˈsɪstɪiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetylcysteine?
Acetylcysteine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIS). Broken into parts: uh · see · tul · SIS · tuh · een.
Is acetylcysteine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌæsɪtaɪlˈsɪstɪiːn/ (as-ih-tyle-SIS-tih-een).