How to pronounce fosaprepitant
Say it like fah-suh-PREP-ih-tunt. Fosaprepitant has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PREP).
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- fah
- suh
- PREP
- ih
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fosaprepitant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fosaprepitant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fos-uh-PREP-ih-tunt.
What does fosaprepitant mean?
- A prodrug of aprepitant, administered intravenously as an antiemetic.
Where does fosaprepitant come from?
From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + aprepitant.
Questions about saying fosaprepitant
How do you pronounce fosaprepitant?
Say fah-suh-PREP-ih-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑsəˈprɛpɪtənt/. In British English it is /ˌfɒsəˈprɛpɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fosaprepitant?
Fosaprepitant has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PREP). Broken into parts: fah · suh · PREP · ih · tunt.
Is fosaprepitant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌfɒsəˈprɛpɪtənt/ (fos-uh-PREP-ih-tunt).