How to pronounce paclitaxel
Say it like pak-lih-TAK-sul. Paclitaxel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- pak
- lih
- TAK
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paclitaxel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 paclitaxel
American and British speakers say paclitaxel in essentially the same way: /ˌpæklɪˈtæksəl/ in the US and /ˌpæklɪˈtæksɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pak-lih-TAK-sel.
What does paclitaxel mean?
- A taxane antineoplastic drug C₄₇H₅₁NO₁₄ originally isolated from the bark of the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia, but now typically derived as a semisynthetic product of the English yew; it interferes with microtubule function and inhibits cell division, and is used in the treatment of some cancers, e
Where does paclitaxel come from?
From Pac(ific yew) + Latin (brevifo)li(a) + -taxel (“alteration of taxol”).
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Questions about saying paclitaxel
How do you pronounce paclitaxel?
Say pak-lih-TAK-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæklɪˈtæksəl/. In British English it is /ˌpæklɪˈtæksɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paclitaxel?
Paclitaxel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: pak · lih · TAK · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say paclitaxel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpæklɪˈtæksəl/ and the British form is /ˌpæklɪˈtæksɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.