How to pronounce mitotane
Say it like MY-toh-tayn. Mitotane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- toh
- tayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitotane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- taynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mitotane
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MY-toh-tayn.
What does mitotane mean?
- A particular oral drug used to treat cancer.
Where does mitotane come from?
Probably from mito- (“nucleotoxic agent”) + (e)thane.
Questions about saying mitotane
How do you pronounce mitotane?
Say MY-toh-tayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪtoʊˌteɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪtəʊˌteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitotane?
Mitotane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · toh · tayn.
Is mitotane 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 /ˈmaɪtəʊˌteɪn/ (MY-toh-tayn).