How to pronounce remdesivir
Say it like rem-DES-ih-veer. Remdesivir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES).
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- rem
- DES
- ih
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remdesivir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- remKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of remdesivir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rem-DES-ih-veer.
What does remdesivir mean?
- A novel antiviral drug (C₂₇H₃₅N₆O₈P) with activity against a wide range of single-stranded RNA viruses, indicated for the treatment of COVID-19.
Questions about saying remdesivir
How do you pronounce remdesivir?
Say rem-DES-ih-veer. The American pronunciation is /rɛmˈdɛsɪˌvɪr/. In British English it is /rɛmˈdɛsɪˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remdesivir?
Remdesivir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES). Broken into parts: rem · DES · ih · veer.
Is remdesivir 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 /rɛmˈdɛsɪˌvɪə/ (rem-DES-ih-veer).