How to pronounce aprepitant
Say it like uh-PREP-ih-tunt. Aprepitant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREP).
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- uh
- PREP
- ih
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aprepitant 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.
- PREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aprepitant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PREP-ih-tunt.
What does aprepitant mean?
- An antiemetic drug C₂₃H₂₁F₇N₄O₃ taken orally to prevent nausea and vomiting occurring as a consequence of cancer chemotherapy or surgery. It acts as an antagonist of receptors for substance P. It is often taken in combination with other antiemetic drugs and is marketed under the trademark Emend.
Questions about saying aprepitant
How do you pronounce aprepitant?
Say uh-PREP-ih-tunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɛpɪtənt/. In British English it is /əˈprɛpɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aprepitant?
Aprepitant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREP). Broken into parts: uh · PREP · ih · tunt.
Is aprepitant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈprɛpɪtənt/ (uh-PREP-ih-tunt).