How to pronounce anakinra
Say it like an-uh-KIN-ruh. Anakinra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KIN).
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- an
- uh
- KIN
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anakinra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anakinra
American and British speakers say anakinra in essentially the same way: /ˌænəˈkɪnrə/ in the US and /ˌænəˈkɪnrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-KIN-ruh.
What does anakinra mean?
- A drug that blocks the activity of interleukin-1 and is administered as a subcutaneous injection chiefly in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is a recombinant form of an endogenous antagonist of interleukin-1 receptor and is marketed under the trademark Kineret.
Questions about saying anakinra
How do you pronounce anakinra?
Say an-uh-KIN-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈkɪnrə/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈkɪnrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anakinra?
Anakinra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KIN). Broken into parts: an · uh · KIN · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say anakinra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəˈkɪnrə/ and the British form is /ˌænəˈkɪnrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.