How to pronounce sirolimus
Say it like sih-ROH-lih-mus. Sirolimus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- sih
- ROH
- lih
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sirolimus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sirolimus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sih-ROH-lih-mus.
What does sirolimus mean?
- An immunosuppressive drug C₅₁H₇₉NO₁₃ that is a macrocyclic lactone obtained from a soil bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus and is taken orally especially to prevent rejection of transplanted organs.
Questions about saying sirolimus
How do you pronounce sirolimus?
Say sih-ROH-lih-mus. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈroʊlɪməs/. In British English it is /sɪˈrəʊlɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sirolimus?
Sirolimus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: sih · ROH · lih · mus.
Is sirolimus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sɪˈrəʊlɪməs/ (sih-ROH-lih-mus).