How to pronounce sartan
Say it like SAR-tan. Sartan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR).
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- SAR
- tan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sartan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sartan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: SAH-tan.
What does sartan mean?
- Any of a group of angiotensin receptor antagonists that are used in the treatment of hypertension.
Where does sartan come from?
From s(elective) + a(ngiotensin) + r(ecep)t(or) + an(tagonist).
Questions about saying sartan
How do you pronounce sartan?
Say SAR-tan. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑrˌtæn/. In British English it is /ˈsɑːˌtæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sartan?
Sartan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR). Broken into parts: SAR · tan.
Is sartan 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 /ˈsɑːˌtæn/ (SAH-tan).