How to pronounce ciclosporin
Say it like sy-kluh-SPOR-in. Ciclosporin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPOR).
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- sy
- kluh
- SPOR
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ciclosporin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ciclosporin
American and British speakers say ciclosporin in essentially the same way: /ˌsaɪkləˈspɔrɪn/ in the US and /ˌsaɪkləʊˈspɔːrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-kloh-SPAW-rin.
What does ciclosporin mean?
- An immunosuppressive drug C₆₂H₁₁₁N₁₁O₁₂ that is a cyclic polypeptide obtained as a metabolite from a fungus (Tolypocladium inflatum) and is used especially to prevent rejection of transplanted organs and in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
Where does ciclosporin come from?
From cyclo- + spor- + -in.
Words that rhyme with ciclosporin
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Questions about saying ciclosporin
How do you pronounce ciclosporin?
Say sy-kluh-SPOR-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkləˈspɔrɪn/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪkləʊˈspɔːrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ciclosporin?
Ciclosporin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPOR). Broken into parts: sy · kluh · SPOR · in.
Do Americans and Brits say ciclosporin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsaɪkləˈspɔrɪn/ and the British form is /ˌsaɪkləʊˈspɔːrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.