How to pronounce aliskiren
Say it like uh-LIS-kih-run. Aliskiren has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- uh
- LIS
- kih
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aliskiren 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.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aliskiren
American and British speakers say aliskiren in essentially the same way: /əˈlɪskɪrən/ in the US and /əˈlɪskɪrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LIS-kih-run.
What does aliskiren mean?
- A renin inhibitor that is used in the treatment of hypertension.
Questions about saying aliskiren
How do you pronounce aliskiren?
Say uh-LIS-kih-run. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɪskɪrən/. In British English it is /əˈlɪskɪrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aliskiren?
Aliskiren has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: uh · LIS · kih · run.
Do Americans and Brits say aliskiren the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɪskɪrən/ and the British form is /əˈlɪskɪrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.