How to pronounce raloxifene
Say it like ruh-LAHK-sih-feen. Raloxifene has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHK).
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- ruh
- LAHK
- sih
- feen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raloxifene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- feenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of raloxifene
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ruh-LOK-sih-feen.
What does raloxifene mean?
- A drug with the chemical formula C₂₈H₂₇NO₄S, used orally as prophylaxis against osteoporosis after menopause.
Where does raloxifene come from?
From ral- (of unknown origin) + -oxifene (“tamoxifen derivative”).
Questions about saying raloxifene
How do you pronounce raloxifene?
Say ruh-LAHK-sih-feen. The American pronunciation is /rəˈlɑksɪˌfin/. In British English it is /rəˈlɒksɪˌfiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raloxifene?
Raloxifene has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHK). Broken into parts: ruh · LAHK · sih · feen.
Is raloxifene pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /rəˈlɒksɪˌfiːn/ (ruh-LOK-sih-feen).