How to pronounce bectumomab
Say it like bek-TOO-muh-mab. Bectumomab has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- bek
- TOO
- muh
- mab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bectumomab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mabKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bectumomab
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: bek-TYOO-muh-mab.
What does bectumomab mean?
- A monoclonal antibody used to detect non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Questions about saying bectumomab
How do you pronounce bectumomab?
Say bek-TOO-muh-mab. The American pronunciation is /bɛkˈtuməmæb/. In British English it is /bɛkˈtjuːməmæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bectumomab?
Bectumomab has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: bek · TOO · muh · mab.
Is bectumomab pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /bɛkˈtjuːməmæb/ (bek-TYOO-muh-mab).