How to pronounce granisetron
Say it like gruh-NIS-uh-tron. Granisetron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS).
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- gruh
- NIS
- uh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granisetron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of granisetron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: gruh-NIS-uh-tron.
What does granisetron mean?
- A serotonin 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist used as an antiemetic following chemotherapy.
Questions about saying granisetron
How do you pronounce granisetron?
Say gruh-NIS-uh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈnɪsəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈnɪsəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granisetron?
Granisetron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS). Broken into parts: gruh · NIS · uh · tron.
Is granisetron 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 /ɡrəˈnɪsəˌtrɒn/ (gruh-NIS-uh-tron).