How to pronounce fomivirsen
Say it like foh-mih-VEER-sun. Fomivirsen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEER).
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- foh
- mih
- VEER
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fomivirsen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VEERSay this part loudest and longest. 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 fomivirsen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-mih-VEER-sun.
What does fomivirsen mean?
- An antiviral drug used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised patients, including those with AIDS.
Questions about saying fomivirsen
How do you pronounce fomivirsen?
Say foh-mih-VEER-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊmɪˈvɪrsən/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊmɪˈvɪəsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fomivirsen?
Fomivirsen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEER). Broken into parts: foh · mih · VEER · sun.
Is fomivirsen 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 /ˌfəʊmɪˈvɪəsən/ (foh-mih-VEER-sun).