How to pronounce lonafarnib
Say it like lon-uh-FAR-nib. Lonafarnib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAR).
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- lon
- uh
- FAR
- nib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lonafarnib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lonafarnib
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lon-uh-FAH-nib.
What does lonafarnib mean?
- A particular farnesyl-OH-transferase inhibitor.
Questions about saying lonafarnib
How do you pronounce lonafarnib?
Say lon-uh-FAR-nib. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɑnəˈfɑrnɪb/. In British English it is /ˌlɒnəˈfɑːnɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lonafarnib?
Lonafarnib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAR). Broken into parts: lon · uh · FAR · nib.
Is lonafarnib 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 /ˌlɒnəˈfɑːnɪb/ (lon-uh-FAH-nib).