How to pronounce ganciclovir
Say it like gan-SY-kloh-veer. Ganciclovir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- gan
- SY
- kloh
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ganciclovir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ganKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- klohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ganciclovir
- 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: gan-SY-kloh-veer.
What does ganciclovir mean?
- An antiviral medication C₉H₁₃N₅O₄ related to acyclovir and used especially to treat or prevent cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised individuals.
Where does ganciclovir come from?
From g(u)an(osine) + -ciclovir (“bicyclic heterocycle compound”).
Questions about saying ganciclovir
How do you pronounce ganciclovir?
Say gan-SY-kloh-veer. The American pronunciation is /ɡænˈsaɪkloʊˌvɪr/. In British English it is /ɡænˈsaɪkləʊˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ganciclovir?
Ganciclovir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: gan · SY · kloh · veer.
Is ganciclovir 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 /ɡænˈsaɪkləʊˌvɪə/ (gan-SY-kloh-veer).