How to pronounce entecavir
Say it like en-TEK-uh-veer. Entecavir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- en
- TEK
- uh
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entecavir 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.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of entecavir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-TEK-uh-veer.
What does entecavir mean?
- An oral antiviral drug used in the treatment of hepatitis B infection.
Questions about saying entecavir
How do you pronounce entecavir?
Say en-TEK-uh-veer. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtɛkəˌvɪr/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtɛkəˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entecavir?
Entecavir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: en · TEK · uh · veer.
Is entecavir 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 /ɛnˈtɛkəˌvɪə/ (en-TEK-uh-veer).