How to pronounce ribavirin
Say it like rih-BAV-ih-rin. Ribavirin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAV).
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- rih
- BAV
- ih
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribavirin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ribavirin
American and British speakers say ribavirin in essentially the same way: /rɪˈbævɪrɪn/ in the US and /rɪˈbævɪrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-BAV-ih-rin.
What does ribavirin mean?
- A synthetic analog of guanosine with chemical formula C₈H₁₂N₄O₅ that inhibits viral nucleic acid synthesis and is used as a broad-spectrum antiviral drug especially in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus infection and chronic hepatitis C.
Where does ribavirin come from?
From rib(oside) + -a- + -vir- (“antiviral”) + -in.
Questions about saying ribavirin
How do you pronounce ribavirin?
Say rih-BAV-ih-rin. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbævɪrɪn/. In British English it is /rɪˈbævɪrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribavirin?
Ribavirin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAV). Broken into parts: rih · BAV · ih · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say ribavirin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈbævɪrɪn/ and the British form is /rɪˈbævɪrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.