How to pronounce bortezomib
Say it like bor-TEZ-oh-mib. Bortezomib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEZ).
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- bor
- TEZ
- oh
- mib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bortezomib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- borKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bortezomib
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: baw-TEZ-oh-mib.
What does bortezomib mean?
- A proteasome inhibitor used in cancer treatment and chemotherapy.
Questions about saying bortezomib
How do you pronounce bortezomib?
Say bor-TEZ-oh-mib. The American pronunciation is /bɔrˈtɛzoʊmɪb/. In British English it is /bɔːˈtɛzəʊmɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bortezomib?
Bortezomib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEZ). Broken into parts: bor · TEZ · oh · mib.
Is bortezomib pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɔːˈtɛzəʊmɪb/ (baw-TEZ-oh-mib).