How to pronounce azacitidine
Say it like ay-zuh-SIT-ih-deen. Azacitidine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIT).
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- ay
- zuh
- SIT
- ih
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azacitidine 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SITSay 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.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of azacitidine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-zuh-SIT-ih-deen.
What does azacitidine mean?
- A cytidine analogue used in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome.
Questions about saying azacitidine
How do you pronounce azacitidine?
Say ay-zuh-SIT-ih-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪzəˈsɪtɪdin/. In British English it is /ˌeɪzəˈsɪtɪdin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azacitidine?
Azacitidine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIT). Broken into parts: ay · zuh · SIT · ih · deen.
Is azacitidine 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 /ˌeɪzəˈsɪtɪdin/ (ay-zuh-SIT-ih-deen).