How to pronounce aflibercept
Say it like uh-FLIB-er-sept. Aflibercept has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIB).
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- uh
- FLIB
- er
- sept
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aflibercept 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.
- FLIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- septKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of aflibercept
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FLIB-uh-sept.
What does aflibercept mean?
- A fusion protein under development for the treatment of cancer.
Questions about saying aflibercept
How do you pronounce aflibercept?
Say uh-FLIB-er-sept. The American pronunciation is /əˈflɪbərsɛpt/. In British English it is /əˈflɪbəsɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aflibercept?
Aflibercept has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIB). Broken into parts: uh · FLIB · er · sept.
Is aflibercept 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 /əˈflɪbəsɛpt/ (uh-FLIB-uh-sept).