How to pronounce ritonavir
Say it like rih-TOH-nuh-veer. Ritonavir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- rih
- TOH
- nuh
- veer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ritonavir 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- veerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ritonavir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rih-TOH-nuh-veer.
What does ritonavir mean?
- An antiretroviral drug C₃₇H₄₈N₆O₅S₂ of the protease inhibitor class that is administered orally to treat HIV-infected and AIDS patients.
Questions about saying ritonavir
How do you pronounce ritonavir?
Say rih-TOH-nuh-veer. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtoʊnəˌvɪr/. In British English it is /rɪˈtəʊnəˌvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ritonavir?
Ritonavir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: rih · TOH · nuh · veer.
Is ritonavir 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 /rɪˈtəʊnəˌvɪə/ (rih-TOH-nuh-veer).