How to pronounce mesna
Say it like MEZ-nuh. Mesna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ).
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- MEZ
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mesna
American and British speakers say mesna in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛznə/ in the US and /ˈmɛznə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEZ-nuh.
What does mesna mean?
- An organosulfur compound used in cancer chemotherapy involving cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide as an adjuvant.
Where does mesna come from?
An acronym for 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate Na.
Questions about saying mesna
How do you pronounce mesna?
Say MEZ-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛznə/. In British English it is /ˈmɛznə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesna?
Mesna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ). Broken into parts: MEZ · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say mesna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛznə/ and the British form is /ˈmɛznə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.