How to pronounce anticancer
Say it like an-ty-KAN-ser. Anticancer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAN).
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US American/ˌænˌtaɪˈkænsɚ/an-ty-KAN-ser
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- an
- ty
- KAN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anticancer 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.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does anticancer mean?
adjective
- That is used to treat cancer.“Mitomycin C is an anticancer drug, and may be administered as part of chemotherapy.”
Where does anticancer come from?
From anti- + cancer.
Words that rhyme with anticancer
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Questions about saying anticancer
How do you pronounce anticancer?
Say an-ty-KAN-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˌænˌtaɪˈkænsɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anticancer?
Anticancer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAN). Broken into parts: an · ty · KAN · ser.