How to pronounce resiquimod
Say it like ruh-ZIK-wih-mod. Resiquimod has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIK).
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- ruh
- ZIK
- wih
- mod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resiquimod 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.
- ZIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- modKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of resiquimod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ruh-ZIK-wih-mod.
What does resiquimod mean?
- A chemical analogue of imiquimod, potentially useful in treating skin cancer.
Questions about saying resiquimod
How do you pronounce resiquimod?
Say ruh-ZIK-wih-mod. The American pronunciation is /rəˈzɪkwɪmɑd/. In British English it is /rəˈzɪkwɪmɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resiquimod?
Resiquimod has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIK). Broken into parts: ruh · ZIK · wih · mod.
Is resiquimod 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 /rəˈzɪkwɪmɒd/ (ruh-ZIK-wih-mod).