How to pronounce sparsentan
Say it like spar-SEN-tan. Sparsentan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- spar
- SEN
- tan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparsentan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sparKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sparsentan
- 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: spah-SEN-tan.
What does sparsentan mean?
- An antagonist to endothelin receptor type A and angiotensin II receptor type 1, used in the treatment in primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy.
Questions about saying sparsentan
How do you pronounce sparsentan?
Say spar-SEN-tan. The American pronunciation is /spɑrˈsɛntæn/. In British English it is /spɑːˈsɛntæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparsentan?
Sparsentan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: spar · SEN · tan.
Is sparsentan 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 /spɑːˈsɛntæn/ (spah-SEN-tan).