How to pronounce binimetinib
Say it like bih-nih-MET-ih-nib. Binimetinib has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
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- bih
- nih
- MET
- ih
- nib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binimetinib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of binimetinib
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-nih-MET-ih-nib.
What does binimetinib mean?
- A drug with the molecular formula C₁₇H₁₅BrF₂N₄O₃ that inhibits mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK), and is approved for use in combination with encorafenib to treat certain melanomas.
Where does binimetinib come from?
From bini- (a unique prefix) + -metinib (suffix indicating an inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK)).
Questions about saying binimetinib
How do you pronounce binimetinib?
Say bih-nih-MET-ih-nib. The American pronunciation is /bɪnɪˈmɛtɪnɪb/. In British English it is /bɪnɪˈmɛtɪnɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in binimetinib?
Binimetinib has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: bih · nih · MET · ih · nib.
Is binimetinib 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 /bɪnɪˈmɛtɪnɪb/ (bih-nih-MET-ih-nib).