How to pronounce cinacalcet
Say it like sin-uh-KAL-set. Cinacalcet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL).
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- sin
- uh
- KAL
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinacalcet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- setKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cinacalcet
American and British speakers say cinacalcet in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪnəˈkælsɛt/ in the US and /ˌsɪnəˈkælsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sin-uh-KAL-set.
What does cinacalcet mean?
- A drug C₂₂H₂₂F₃N·HCl (trademark Sensipar) that is administered orally to treat hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney failure undergoing dialysis and to treat certain types of hypercalcemia (as that associated with parathyroid carcinoma). It increases the sensitivity of receptor cells o
Questions about saying cinacalcet
How do you pronounce cinacalcet?
Say sin-uh-KAL-set. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnəˈkælsɛt/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnəˈkælsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinacalcet?
Cinacalcet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL). Broken into parts: sin · uh · KAL · set.
Do Americans and Brits say cinacalcet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪnəˈkælsɛt/ and the British form is /ˌsɪnəˈkælsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.