How to pronounce rifapentine
Say it like rif-uh-PEN-teen. Rifapentine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN).
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- rif
- uh
- PEN
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rifapentine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rifapentine
American and British speakers say rifapentine in essentially the same way: /ˌrɪfəˈpɛntin/ in the US and /ˌrɪfəˈpɛntin/ in the UK.
British respelling: rif-uh-PEN-teen.
What does rifapentine mean?
- An antibiotic drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Where does rifapentine come from?
From rifa- (“rifamycin derivative”) + (cyclo)pent(yl) + -ine.
Questions about saying rifapentine
How do you pronounce rifapentine?
Say rif-uh-PEN-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɪfəˈpɛntin/. In British English it is /ˌrɪfəˈpɛntin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rifapentine?
Rifapentine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN). Broken into parts: rif · uh · PEN · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say rifapentine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɪfəˈpɛntin/ and the British form is /ˌrɪfəˈpɛntin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.