How to pronounce tenecteplase
Say it like tuh-NEK-tuh-plays. Tenecteplase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- tuh
- NEK
- tuh
- plays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenecteplase 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.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- playsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tenecteplase
American and British speakers say tenecteplase in essentially the same way: /təˈnɛktəˌpleɪs/ in the US and /təˈnɛktəˌpleɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-NEK-tuh-plays.
What does tenecteplase mean?
- A tissue plasminogen activator enzyme used as a thrombolytic drug.
Where does tenecteplase come from?
From tenec- (of unknown origin) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).
Questions about saying tenecteplase
How do you pronounce tenecteplase?
Say tuh-NEK-tuh-plays. The American pronunciation is /təˈnɛktəˌpleɪs/. In British English it is /təˈnɛktəˌpleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenecteplase?
Tenecteplase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: tuh · NEK · tuh · plays.
Do Americans and Brits say tenecteplase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈnɛktəˌpleɪs/ and the British form is /təˈnɛktəˌpleɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.