How to pronounce reteplase
Say it like REE-tuh-plays. Reteplase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- tuh
- plays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reteplase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- playsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reteplase
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REE-tuh-playz.
What does reteplase mean?
- A modified form of human tissue plasminogen activator, used as a thrombolytic drug.
Where does reteplase come from?
Probably from re(combinant) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).
Questions about saying reteplase
How do you pronounce reteplase?
Say REE-tuh-plays. The American pronunciation is /ˈritəˌpleɪs/. In British English it is /ˈriːtəpleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reteplase?
Reteplase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · tuh · plays.
Is reteplase pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈriːtəpleɪz/ (REE-tuh-playz).