How to pronounce nelfinavir
Say it like nel-FIN-uh-veer. Nelfinavir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN).
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- nel
- FIN
- uh
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nelfinavir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nelfinavir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: nel-FIN-uh-veer.
What does nelfinavir mean?
- An antiretroviral drug (trademark Viracept) of the protease inhibitor class that is used in the form of its mesilate C₃₂H₄₅N₃O₄S·CH₄O₃S to treat HIV infected patients.
Questions about saying nelfinavir
How do you pronounce nelfinavir?
Say nel-FIN-uh-veer. The American pronunciation is /nɛlˈfɪnəˌvɪr/. In British English it is /nɛlˈfɪnəˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nelfinavir?
Nelfinavir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN). Broken into parts: nel · FIN · uh · veer.
Is nelfinavir 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 /nɛlˈfɪnəˌvɪə/ (nel-FIN-uh-veer).