How to pronounce docetaxel
Say it like doh-suh-TAK-sul. Docetaxel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- doh
- suh
- TAK
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Docetaxel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of docetaxel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: doh-suh-TAK-sul.
What does docetaxel mean?
- A semisynthetic antineoplastic drug C₄₃H₅₃NO₁₄·3H₂O (trademark Taxotere) that is administered intravenously to treat various cancers (as of the lung, breast, or prostate) and is derived from the needles of a yew tree (Taxus baccata) of Europe.
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Questions about saying docetaxel
How do you pronounce docetaxel?
Say doh-suh-TAK-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdoʊsəˈtæksəl/. In British English it is /ˌdəʊsəˈtæksəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in docetaxel?
Docetaxel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: doh · suh · TAK · sul.
Is docetaxel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdəʊsəˈtæksəl/ (doh-suh-TAK-sul).