How to pronounce adriamycin
Say it like ay-dree-uh-MY-sin. Adriamycin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MY).
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- ay
- dree
- uh
- MY
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adriamycin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adriamycin
American and British speakers say adriamycin in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪdriəˈmaɪsɪn/ in the US and /ˌeɪdriəˈmaɪsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-dree-uh-MY-sin.
What does adriamycin mean?
- An anthracycline antibiotic drug used in cancer chemotherapy.
Where does adriamycin come from?
Blend of Adriatic + hydroxydaunomycin.
Words that rhyme with adriamycin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adriamycin.
Questions about saying adriamycin
How do you pronounce adriamycin?
Say ay-dree-uh-MY-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪdriəˈmaɪsɪn/. In British English it is /ˌeɪdriəˈmaɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adriamycin?
Adriamycin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MY). Broken into parts: ay · dree · uh · MY · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say adriamycin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪdriəˈmaɪsɪn/ and the British form is /ˌeɪdriəˈmaɪsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.