How to pronounce avapritinib
Say it like ay-vuh-PRIT-ih-nib. Avapritinib has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIT).
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- ay
- vuh
- PRIT
- ih
- nib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avapritinib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of avapritinib
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-vuh-PRIT-ih-nib.
What does avapritinib mean?
- A drug for the treatment of certain forms of gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
Questions about saying avapritinib
How do you pronounce avapritinib?
Say ay-vuh-PRIT-ih-nib. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪvəˈprɪtɪnɪb/. In British English it is /ˌeɪvəˈprɪtɪnɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avapritinib?
Avapritinib has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIT). Broken into parts: ay · vuh · PRIT · ih · nib.
Is avapritinib 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 /ˌeɪvəˈprɪtɪnɪb/ (ay-vuh-PRIT-ih-nib).