How to pronounce epirubicin
Say it like ep-ih-ROO-bih-sun. Epirubicin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO).
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- ep
- ih
- ROO
- bih
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epirubicin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epirubicin
American and British speakers say epirubicin in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpɪˈrubɪsən/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪˈruːbɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-ROO-bih-sun.
What does epirubicin mean?
- A particular drug used in chemotherapy.
Questions about saying epirubicin
How do you pronounce epirubicin?
Say ep-ih-ROO-bih-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈrubɪsən/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈruːbɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epirubicin?
Epirubicin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO). Broken into parts: ep · ih · ROO · bih · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say epirubicin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpɪˈrubɪsən/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪˈruːbɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.