How to pronounce rituximab
Say it like rih-TUHK-sih-mab. Rituximab has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHK).
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- rih
- TUHK
- sih
- mab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rituximab 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.
- TUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rituximab
American and British speakers say rituximab in essentially the same way: /rɪˈtʌksɪˌmæb/ in the US and /rɪˈtʌksɪˌmæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-TUHK-sih-mab.
What does rituximab mean?
- A chimeric monoclonal antibody (trademark Rituxan) administered by intravenous injection especially to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia by binding to the protein CD20 found on the surface of B cells and causing their lysis.
Questions about saying rituximab
How do you pronounce rituximab?
Say rih-TUHK-sih-mab. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtʌksɪˌmæb/. In British English it is /rɪˈtʌksɪˌmæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rituximab?
Rituximab has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHK). Broken into parts: rih · TUHK · sih · mab.
Do Americans and Brits say rituximab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈtʌksɪˌmæb/ and the British form is /rɪˈtʌksɪˌmæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.