How to pronounce gemcitabine
Say it like jem-SY-tuh-been. Gemcitabine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- jem
- SY
- tuh
- been
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gemcitabine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- beenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gemcitabine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: jem-SY-tuh-been.
What does gemcitabine mean?
- A particular drug used in chemotherapy.
Questions about saying gemcitabine
How do you pronounce gemcitabine?
Say jem-SY-tuh-been. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛmˈsaɪtəˌbin/. In British English it is /dʒɛmˈsaɪtəˌbiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gemcitabine?
Gemcitabine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: jem · SY · tuh · been.
Is gemcitabine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dʒɛmˈsaɪtəˌbiːn/ (jem-SY-tuh-been).