How to pronounce enfuvirtide
Say it like en-FYOO-ver-tyde. Enfuvirtide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- en
- FYOO
- ver
- tyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enfuvirtide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of enfuvirtide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-FYOO-vuh-tyde.
What does enfuvirtide mean?
- An HIV fusion inhibitor, the first of a novel class of antiretroviral drugs.
Questions about saying enfuvirtide
How do you pronounce enfuvirtide?
Say en-FYOO-ver-tyde. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈfjuvɚˌtaɪd/. In British English it is /ɛnˈfjuːvəˌtaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enfuvirtide?
Enfuvirtide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: en · FYOO · ver · tyde.
Is enfuvirtide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛnˈfjuːvəˌtaɪd/ (en-FYOO-vuh-tyde).