How to pronounce cyclophosphamide
Say it like sy-kloh-FAHS-fuh-myde. Cyclophosphamide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAHS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cyclophosphamide. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- sy
- kloh
- FAHS
- fuh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclophosphamide 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.
- klohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FAHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclophosphamide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-kloh-FOS-fuh-myde.
What does cyclophosphamide mean?
- An immunosuppressive, antineoplastic drug used in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease and certain other forms of cancer.
Where does cyclophosphamide come from?
From cyclo- + phosphamide.
Questions about saying cyclophosphamide
How do you pronounce cyclophosphamide?
Say sy-kloh-FAHS-fuh-myde. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkloʊˈfɑsfəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪkləʊˈfɒsfəmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclophosphamide?
Cyclophosphamide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAHS). Broken into parts: sy · kloh · FAHS · fuh · myde.
Is cyclophosphamide 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 /ˌsaɪkləʊˈfɒsfəmaɪd/ (sy-kloh-FOS-fuh-myde).