How to pronounce azidothymidine
Say it like uh-zid-oh-THY-mih-deen. Azidothymidine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THY).
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- uh
- zid
- oh
- THY
- mih
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azidothymidine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zidGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of azidothymidine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-zih-doh-THY-mih-deen.
What does azidothymidine mean?
- Synonym of zidovudine.
Where does azidothymidine come from?
From azido- + thymidine.
Questions about saying azidothymidine
How do you pronounce azidothymidine?
Say uh-zid-oh-THY-mih-deen. The American pronunciation is /əˌzɪdoʊˈθaɪmɪˌdin/. In British English it is /ˌeɪzɪdəʊˈθaɪmɪdiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azidothymidine?
Azidothymidine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THY). Broken into parts: uh · zid · oh · THY · mih · deen.
Is azidothymidine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌeɪzɪdəʊˈθaɪmɪdiːn/ (ay-zih-doh-THY-mih-deen).