How to pronounce formestane
Say it like for-MES-tayn. Formestane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
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- for
- MES
- tayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formestane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 formestane
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-MES-tayn.
What does formestane mean?
- An aromatase inhibitor drug that is used to treat estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer.
Questions about saying formestane
How do you pronounce formestane?
Say for-MES-tayn. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈmɛˌsteɪn/. In British English it is /fɔːˈmɛˌsteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formestane?
Formestane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: for · MES · tayn.
Is formestane 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 /fɔːˈmɛˌsteɪn/ (faw-MES-tayn).