How to pronounce bicalutamide
Say it like by-kuh-LOO-tuh-myde. Bicalutamide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- by
- kuh
- LOO
- tuh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicalutamide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bicalutamide
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: by-kuh-LOO-tuh-myde.
What does bicalutamide mean?
- An oral nonsteroidal antiandrogen used in the treatment of prostate cancer and hirsutism.
Where does bicalutamide come from?
From bica- (“bicyclic compound”) + -lutamide (“nonsteroid antiandrogen”).
Questions about saying bicalutamide
How do you pronounce bicalutamide?
Say by-kuh-LOO-tuh-myde. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪkəˈlutəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪkəˈluːtəˌmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicalutamide?
Bicalutamide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: by · kuh · LOO · tuh · myde.
Is bicalutamide 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 /ˌbaɪkəˈluːtəˌmaɪd/ (by-kuh-LOO-tuh-myde).