How to pronounce atazanavir
Say it like at-uh-ZAN-uh-veer. Atazanavir has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN).
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- at
- uh
- ZAN
- uh
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atazanavir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atGive 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.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of atazanavir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: at-uh-ZAN-uh-veer.
What does atazanavir mean?
- An antiretroviral drug of the protease inhibitor class that is administered orally in the form of its sulfate C₃₈H₅₂N₆O₇·H₂SO₄ in conjunction with other antiretroviral agents to treat HIV infected patients.
Questions about saying atazanavir
How do you pronounce atazanavir?
Say at-uh-ZAN-uh-veer. The American pronunciation is /ˌætəˈzænəˌvɪr/. In British English it is /ˌætəˈzænəˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atazanavir?
Atazanavir has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN). Broken into parts: at · uh · ZAN · uh · veer.
Is atazanavir 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 /ˌætəˈzænəˌvɪə/ (at-uh-ZAN-uh-veer).