How to pronounce rapamycin
Say it like rap-uh-MY-sin. Rapamycin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY).
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- rap
- uh
- MY
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapamycin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rapamycin
American and British speakers say rapamycin in essentially the same way: /ˌræpəˈmaɪsɪn/ in the US and /ˌræpəˈmaɪsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: rap-uh-MY-sin.
What does rapamycin mean?
- Alternative form of sirolimus.
Where does rapamycin come from?
From Rapa Nui Rapa (Nui) (“Easter Island”) + English -mycin.
Words that rhyme with rapamycin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rapamycin.
Questions about saying rapamycin
How do you pronounce rapamycin?
Say rap-uh-MY-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌræpəˈmaɪsɪn/. In British English it is /ˌræpəˈmaɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapamycin?
Rapamycin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY). Broken into parts: rap · uh · MY · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say rapamycin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌræpəˈmaɪsɪn/ and the British form is /ˌræpəˈmaɪsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.