How to pronounce artemisinin
Say it like ar-tuh-MIS-uh-nin. Artemisinin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS).
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- ar
- tuh
- MIS
- uh
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artemisinin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of artemisinin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-tih-MEE-sih-nin.
What does artemisinin mean?
- An antimalarial drug derived from the sweet wormwood shrub, Artemisia annua, found as the active ingredient in traditional Chinese medical herbal treatment for malaria, chemically a sesquiterpene lactone - C₁₅H₂₂O₅.
Where does artemisinin come from?
Blend of artemisia + quinin(e).
Questions about saying artemisinin
How do you pronounce artemisinin?
Say ar-tuh-MIS-uh-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrtəˈmɪsənɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɑːtɪˈmiːsɪnɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artemisinin?
Artemisinin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS). Broken into parts: ar · tuh · MIS · uh · nin.
Is artemisinin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɑːtɪˈmiːsɪnɪn/ (ah-tih-MEE-sih-nin).