How to pronounce conivaptan
Say it like kah-nuh-VAP-tun. Conivaptan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAP).
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- kah
- nuh
- VAP
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conivaptan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conivaptan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-uh-VAP-tun.
What does conivaptan mean?
- A certain vaptan drug used to treat hyponatremia caused by SIADH with possible further applications in heart failure.
Where does conivaptan come from?
From coni- (of unknown origin) + -vaptan.
Words that rhyme with conivaptan
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Questions about saying conivaptan
How do you pronounce conivaptan?
Say kah-nuh-VAP-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnəˈvæptən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnəˈvæptən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conivaptan?
Conivaptan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAP). Broken into parts: kah · nuh · VAP · tun.
Is conivaptan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒnəˈvæptən/ (kon-uh-VAP-tun).