How to pronounce foscarnet
Say it like fah-SKAR-nit. Foscarnet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAR).
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- fah
- SKAR
- nit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foscarnet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SKARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foscarnet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fo-SKAH-nit.
What does foscarnet mean?
- Phosphonoformic acid when used as a drug, synonym of foscarnet sodium.
Where does foscarnet come from?
From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + car(boxylic acid).
Words that rhyme with foscarnet
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Questions about saying foscarnet
How do you pronounce foscarnet?
Say fah-SKAR-nit. The American pronunciation is /fɑˈskɑrnɪt/. In British English it is /fɒˈskɑːnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foscarnet?
Foscarnet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAR). Broken into parts: fah · SKAR · nit.
Is foscarnet 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 /fɒˈskɑːnɪt/ (fo-SKAH-nit).