How to pronounce penciclovir
Say it like pen-SY-kloh-veer. Penciclovir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- pen
- SY
- kloh
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penciclovir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- klohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of penciclovir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pen-SY-kloh-veer.
What does penciclovir mean?
- A guanine analogue antiviral drug C₁₀H₁₅N₅O₃ that is used mostly topically for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis.
Where does penciclovir come from?
From (iso)pen(tyl) + -ciclovir (“bicyclic heterocycle compound”).
Questions about saying penciclovir
How do you pronounce penciclovir?
Say pen-SY-kloh-veer. The American pronunciation is /pɛnˈsaɪkloʊˌvɪr/. In British English it is /pɛnˈsaɪkləʊˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penciclovir?
Penciclovir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: pen · SY · kloh · veer.
Is penciclovir 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 /pɛnˈsaɪkləʊˌvɪə/ (pen-SY-kloh-veer).