How to pronounce alvocidib
Say it like al-VOS-ih-dib. Alvocidib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOS).
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- al
- VOS
- ih
- dib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alvocidib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alvocidib
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-VOS-ih-dib.
What does alvocidib mean?
- A drug being researched for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and arthritis.
Questions about saying alvocidib
How do you pronounce alvocidib?
Say al-VOS-ih-dib. The American pronunciation is /ælˈvɑsɪdɪb/. In British English it is /ælˈvɒsɪdɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alvocidib?
Alvocidib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOS). Broken into parts: al · VOS · ih · dib.
Is alvocidib pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ælˈvɒsɪdɪb/ (al-VOS-ih-dib).