How to pronounce cidofovir
Say it like sy-DOH-fuh-veer. Cidofovir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- sy
- DOH
- fuh
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cidofovir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cidofovir
- 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: sy-DOH-fuh-veer.
What does cidofovir mean?
- An antiviral drug C₈H₁₄N₃O₆P·2H₂O (trademark Vistide) administered intravenously for the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with AIDS.
Questions about saying cidofovir
How do you pronounce cidofovir?
Say sy-DOH-fuh-veer. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈdoʊfəˌvɪr/. In British English it is /saɪˈdəʊfəˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cidofovir?
Cidofovir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: sy · DOH · fuh · veer.
Is cidofovir 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 /saɪˈdəʊfəˌvɪə/ (sy-DOH-fuh-veer).