How to pronounce tamoxifen
Say it like tuh-MOK-sih-fun. Tamoxifen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOK).
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- tuh
- MOK
- sih
- fun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tamoxifen 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.
- MOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- funKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tamoxifen
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tuh-MOK-sih-fen.
What does tamoxifen mean?
- A nonsteroidal estrogen antagonist used in the treatment of postmenopausal breast cancer and infertility in women.
Where does tamoxifen come from?
From t(rans)- + am(ine) + oxy- + phen(yl).
Questions about saying tamoxifen
How do you pronounce tamoxifen?
Say tuh-MOK-sih-fun. The American pronunciation is /təˈmɑksɪfən/. In British English it is /təˈmɒksɪfɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tamoxifen?
Tamoxifen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOK). Broken into parts: tuh · MOK · sih · fun.
Is tamoxifen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /təˈmɒksɪfɛn/ (tuh-MOK-sih-fen).