How to pronounce indinavir
Say it like in-DIN-uh-veer. Indinavir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIN).
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- in
- DIN
- uh
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indinavir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DINSay 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.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of indinavir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-DIN-uh-veer.
What does indinavir mean?
- An antiretroviral drug C₃₆H₄₇N₅O₄ of the protease inhibitor class that is used in the form of its sulfate in combination with antiretroviral drugs (such as zidovudine) to treat HIV infected patients.
Where does indinavir come from?
From indina- (“alteration of indanyl”) + -navir (“HIV protease inhibitor”).
Questions about saying indinavir
How do you pronounce indinavir?
Say in-DIN-uh-veer. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdɪnəˌvɪr/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɪnəˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indinavir?
Indinavir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIN). Broken into parts: in · DIN · uh · veer.
Is indinavir 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 /ɪnˈdɪnəˌvɪə/ (in-DIN-uh-veer).