How to pronounce exemestane
Say it like ek-suh-MES-tayn. Exemestane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MES).
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- ek
- suh
- MES
- tayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exemestane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- taynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exemestane
American and British speakers say exemestane in essentially the same way: /ˌɛksəˈmɛˌsteɪn/ in the US and /ˌɛksəˈmɛˌsteɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-suh-MES-tayn.
What does exemestane mean?
- An antineoplastic drug C₂₀H₂₄O₂ (trademark Aromasin) that is taken orally in the treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is a steroidal aromatase inhibitor that suppresses the synthesis of estrogen, a hormone that acts as a growth factor for breast cancer cells.
Questions about saying exemestane
How do you pronounce exemestane?
Say ek-suh-MES-tayn. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksəˈmɛˌsteɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɛksəˈmɛˌsteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exemestane?
Exemestane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MES). Broken into parts: ek · suh · MES · tayn.
Do Americans and Brits say exemestane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛksəˈmɛˌsteɪn/ and the British form is /ˌɛksəˈmɛˌsteɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.