How to pronounce ixazomib
Say it like eek-SAZ-oh-mib. Ixazomib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAZ).
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- eek
- SAZ
- oh
- mib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ixazomib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ixazomib
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eek-SAZ-oh-mib.
What does ixazomib mean?
- A proteasome inhibitor that is used in cancer therapy
Questions about saying ixazomib
How do you pronounce ixazomib?
Say eek-SAZ-oh-mib. The American pronunciation is /ikˈsæzoʊmɪb/. In British English it is /ikˈsæzəʊmɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ixazomib?
Ixazomib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAZ). Broken into parts: eek · SAZ · oh · mib.
Is ixazomib pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ikˈsæzəʊmɪb/ (eek-SAZ-oh-mib).