How to pronounce carmofur
Say it like KAR-muh-fur. Carmofur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- muh
- fur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carmofur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- furKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of carmofur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-muh-fur.
What does carmofur mean?
- A pyrimidine analogue derived from fluorouracil and used as an antineoplastic agent.
Questions about saying carmofur
How do you pronounce carmofur?
Say KAR-muh-fur. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrməfɝ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːməfɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carmofur?
Carmofur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · muh · fur.
Is carmofur 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 /ˈkɑːməfɜː/ (KAH-muh-fur).