How to pronounce efavirenz
Say it like eh-FAV-ih-renz. Efavirenz has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAV).
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- eh
- FAV
- ih
- renz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Efavirenz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- renzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of efavirenz
American and British speakers say efavirenz in essentially the same way: /ɛˈfævɪˌrɛnz/ in the US and /ɛˈfævɪˌrɛnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-FAV-ih-renz.
What does efavirenz mean?
- A nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor C₁₄H₉ClF₃NO₂ that is administered orally with other antiretroviral agents in the treatment of type-1 HIV infection.
Where does efavirenz come from?
Probably from ef (“fluorine”) + -a- + -vir- (“antiviral”) + (b)enz(oxazinone).
Questions about saying efavirenz
How do you pronounce efavirenz?
Say eh-FAV-ih-renz. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈfævɪˌrɛnz/. In British English it is /ɛˈfævɪˌrɛnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in efavirenz?
Efavirenz has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAV). Broken into parts: eh · FAV · ih · renz.
Do Americans and Brits say efavirenz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈfævɪˌrɛnz/ and the British form is /ɛˈfævɪˌrɛnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.