How to pronounce sevoflurane
Say it like see-vuh-FLUUR-ayn. Sevoflurane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLUUR).
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- see
- vuh
- FLUUR
- ayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sevoflurane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- aynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sevoflurane
American and British speakers say sevoflurane in essentially the same way: /ˌsivəˈflʊˌreɪn/ in the US and /ˌsiːvəˈflʊˌreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: see-vuh-FLUUR-ayn.
What does sevoflurane mean?
- A sweet-smelling, non-flammable, highly fluorinated methyl isopropyl ether used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.
Where does sevoflurane come from?
From sev(en) + -o- + -flurane (“halogenated compound”).
Questions about saying sevoflurane
How do you pronounce sevoflurane?
Say see-vuh-FLUUR-ayn. The American pronunciation is /ˌsivəˈflʊˌreɪn/. In British English it is /ˌsiːvəˈflʊˌreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sevoflurane?
Sevoflurane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLUUR). Broken into parts: see · vuh · FLUUR · ayn.
Do Americans and Brits say sevoflurane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsivəˈflʊˌreɪn/ and the British form is /ˌsiːvəˈflʊˌreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.