How to pronounce acyclovir
Say it like uh-SIK-loh-veer. Acyclovir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK).
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- uh
- SIK
- loh
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acyclovir 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.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acyclovir
- 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: uh-SIK-loh-veer.
What does acyclovir mean?
- Alternative spelling of aciclovir.
Questions about saying acyclovir
How do you pronounce acyclovir?
Say uh-SIK-loh-veer. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪkloʊˌvɪr/. In British English it is /əˈsɪkləʊˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acyclovir?
Acyclovir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK). Broken into parts: uh · SIK · loh · veer.
Is acyclovir 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 /əˈsɪkləʊˌvɪə/ (uh-SIK-loh-veer).