How to pronounce porfimer
Say it like POR-fih-mer. Porfimer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- fih
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porfimer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of porfimer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-fih-muh.
What does porfimer mean?
- Any of several oligomeric porphyrins used in photodynamic therapy
Questions about saying porfimer
How do you pronounce porfimer?
Say POR-fih-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrfɪmər/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːfɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porfimer?
Porfimer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · fih · mer.
Is porfimer 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 /ˈpɔːfɪmə/ (PAW-fih-muh).