How to pronounce cisplatin
Say it like sih-SPLAT-in. Cisplatin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAT).
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- sih
- SPLAT
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cisplatin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cisplatin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sih-SPLAT-in.
What does cisplatin mean?
- A platinum-containing antineoplastic drug cis-diamminedichloro-platinum(II) (Cl₂H₆N₂Pt) that is cytotoxic and is used especially in the treatment of testicular and ovarian tumors and advanced bladder cancer.
- A platin, that is, a platinum-based antineoplastic, of which the class cisplatin is the archetypal member.
Where does cisplatin come from?
From cis- + -platin (“platinum derivative”).
Questions about saying cisplatin
How do you pronounce cisplatin?
Say sih-SPLAT-in. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈsplætɪn/. In British English it is /sɪˈsplætɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cisplatin?
Cisplatin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAT). Broken into parts: sih · SPLAT · in.
Is cisplatin 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 /sɪˈsplætɪn/ (sih-SPLAT-in).