How to pronounce nifurtimox
Say it like ny-FUR-tih-moks. Nifurtimox has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- ny
- FUR
- tih
- moks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nifurtimox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- moksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nifurtimox
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ny-FUR-tih-moks.
What does nifurtimox mean?
- A nitrofuran antitrypanosomal drug administered orally in the treatment of Chagas disease; C₁₀H₁₃N₃O₅S.
Where does nifurtimox come from?
Probably from nifur- (“5-nitrofuran derivative”) + thi- + m(ethyl) + ox-.
Questions about saying nifurtimox
How do you pronounce nifurtimox?
Say ny-FUR-tih-moks. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈfɝtɪˌmɑks/. In British English it is /naɪˈfɜːtɪmɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nifurtimox?
Nifurtimox has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: ny · FUR · tih · moks.
Is nifurtimox 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 /naɪˈfɜːtɪmɒks/ (ny-FUR-tih-moks).