How to pronounce azathioprine
Say it like az-uh-THY-uh-preen. Azathioprine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY).
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- az
- uh
- THY
- uh
- preen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azathioprine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- azGive 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.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- preenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of azathioprine
American and British speakers say azathioprine in essentially the same way: /ˌæzəˈθaɪəˌprin/ in the US and /ˌeɪzəˈθaɪəʊpriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-zuh-THY-oh-preen.
What does azathioprine mean?
- A purine antimetabolite immunosuppressant used in organ transplant and autoimmune diseases to prevent rejection.
Where does azathioprine come from?
From aza- + thio- + p(u)rine.
Questions about saying azathioprine
How do you pronounce azathioprine?
Say az-uh-THY-uh-preen. The American pronunciation is /ˌæzəˈθaɪəˌprin/. In British English it is /ˌeɪzəˈθaɪəʊpriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azathioprine?
Azathioprine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY). Broken into parts: az · uh · THY · uh · preen.
Do Americans and Brits say azathioprine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæzəˈθaɪəˌprin/ and the British form is /ˌeɪzəˈθaɪəʊpriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.