How to pronounce alitretinoin
Say it like al-ih-TRET-uh-noh-in. Alitretinoin has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRET).
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- al
- ih
- TRET
- uh
- noh
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alitretinoin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alitretinoin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-ih-TRET-uh-noh-in.
What does alitretinoin mean?
- A particular antineoplastic drug.
Questions about saying alitretinoin
How do you pronounce alitretinoin?
Say al-ih-TRET-uh-noh-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌælɪˈtrɛtəˌnoʊɪn/. In British English it is /ˌælɪˈtrɛtəˌnəʊɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alitretinoin?
Alitretinoin has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRET). Broken into parts: al · ih · TRET · uh · noh · in.
Is alitretinoin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌælɪˈtrɛtəˌnəʊɪn/ (al-ih-TRET-uh-noh-in).