How to pronounce ivermectin
Say it like eye-ver-MEK-tin. Ivermectin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEK).
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- eye
- ver
- MEK
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ivermectin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ivermectin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eye-vuh-MEK-tin.
What does ivermectin mean?
- A compound of the avermectin group, used as an anthelmintic in veterinary medicine and as a treatment for river blindness.
Where does ivermectin come from?
From di- + avermectin.
Questions about saying ivermectin
How do you pronounce ivermectin?
Say eye-ver-MEK-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪvɚˈmɛktɪn/. In British English it is /ˌaɪvəˈmɛktɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ivermectin?
Ivermectin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEK). Broken into parts: eye · ver · MEK · tin.
Is ivermectin 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 /ˌaɪvəˈmɛktɪn/ (eye-vuh-MEK-tin).