How to pronounce nilutamide
Say it like ny-LOO-tuh-myde. Nilutamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- ny
- LOO
- tuh
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nilutamide 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nilutamide
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ny-LOO-tuh-myde.
What does nilutamide mean?
- An antiandrogen medication used in the treatment of advanced-stage prostate cancer.
Questions about saying nilutamide
How do you pronounce nilutamide?
Say ny-LOO-tuh-myde. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈlutəˌmaɪd/. In British English it is /naɪˈluːtəˌmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nilutamide?
Nilutamide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: ny · LOO · tuh · myde.
Is nilutamide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /naɪˈluːtəˌmaɪd/ (ny-LOO-tuh-myde).