How to pronounce fluorouracil
Say it like fluur-oh-YUUR-uh-sil. Fluorouracil has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YUUR).
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- fluur
- oh
- YUUR
- uh
- sil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluorouracil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fluurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- YUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- silGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fluorouracil
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: floor-roh-YOOR-ruh-sil.
What does fluorouracil mean?
- A fluorine-substituted derivative of uracil C₄H₃FN₂O₂ which inhibits DNA synthesis and is used as a chemotherapy drug in the treatment of cancer.
Where does fluorouracil come from?
From fluoro- + uracil.
Questions about saying fluorouracil
How do you pronounce fluorouracil?
Say fluur-oh-YUUR-uh-sil. The American pronunciation is /ˌflʊroʊˈjʊrəˌsɪl/. In British English it is /ˌflʊərəʊˈjʊərəsɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluorouracil?
Fluorouracil has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YUUR). Broken into parts: fluur · oh · YUUR · uh · sil.
Is fluorouracil pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌflʊərəʊˈjʊərəsɪl/ (floor-roh-YOOR-ruh-sil).