How to pronounce tacrolimus
Say it like tuh-KROH-lih-mus. Tacrolimus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH).
- tuh
- KROH
- lih
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tacrolimus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KROHSay 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 tacrolimus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tuh-KROH-lih-mus.
What does tacrolimus mean?
- An immunosuppressive drug obtained from Streptomyces tsukubaensis used mainly after organ transplantation.
Where does tacrolimus come from?
From Translingual t(sukubaensis) + English (m)acrol(ide) + -imus (“immunosuppressant”).
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Questions about saying tacrolimus
How do you pronounce tacrolimus?
Say tuh-KROH-lih-mus. The American pronunciation is /təˈkroʊlɪməs/. In British English it is /təˈkrəʊlɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tacrolimus?
Tacrolimus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH). Broken into parts: tuh · KROH · lih · mus.
Is tacrolimus 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 /təˈkrəʊlɪməs/ (tuh-KROH-lih-mus).