How to pronounce lepirudin
Say it like lep-ih-ROO-din. Lepirudin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO).
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- lep
- ih
- ROO
- din
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lepirudin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lepirudin
American and British speakers say lepirudin in essentially the same way: /ˌlɛpɪˈrudɪn/ in the US and /ˌlɛpɪˈruːdɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: lep-ih-ROO-din.
What does lepirudin mean?
- A recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells, used as an anticoagulant.
Where does lepirudin come from?
From lep- (of unknown origin) + -irudin (“hirudin derivative”).
Questions about saying lepirudin
How do you pronounce lepirudin?
Say lep-ih-ROO-din. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛpɪˈrudɪn/. In British English it is /ˌlɛpɪˈruːdɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lepirudin?
Lepirudin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO). Broken into parts: lep · ih · ROO · din.
Do Americans and Brits say lepirudin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɛpɪˈrudɪn/ and the British form is /ˌlɛpɪˈruːdɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.