How to pronounce ortataxel
Say it like or-tuh-TAK-sul. Ortataxel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- or
- tuh
- TAK
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ortataxel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ortataxel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-tuh-TAK-sul.
What does ortataxel mean?
- A particular drug used in chemotherapy.
Words that rhyme with ortataxel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ortataxel.
Questions about saying ortataxel
How do you pronounce ortataxel?
Say or-tuh-TAK-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrtəˈtæksəl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˈtæksəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ortataxel?
Ortataxel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: or · tuh · TAK · sul.
Is ortataxel 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 /ˌɔːtəˈtæksəl/ (aw-tuh-TAK-sul).