How to pronounce capecitabine
Say it like kap-uh-SY-tuh-been. Capecitabine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- kap
- uh
- SY
- tuh
- been
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capecitabine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- beenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of capecitabine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kap-uh-SY-tuh-been.
What does capecitabine mean?
- An antineoplastic drug C₁₅H₂₂FN₃O₆ (trademark Xeloda) that is converted in the body to fluorouracil and is administered orally to treat colorectal cancers and often in conjunction with docetaxel to treat metastatic breast cancer.
Where does capecitabine come from?
From ca(rboxylate) + pe(ntyl) + -citabine (“cytarabine or azacytidine derivative”).
Questions about saying capecitabine
How do you pronounce capecitabine?
Say kap-uh-SY-tuh-been. The American pronunciation is /kæpəˈsaɪtəbin/. In British English it is /kæpəˈsaɪtəbin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capecitabine?
Capecitabine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: kap · uh · SY · tuh · been.
Is capecitabine 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 /kæpəˈsaɪtəbin/ (kap-uh-SY-tuh-been).