How to pronounce tipifarnib
Say it like tih-PIF-er-nib. Tipifarnib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIF).
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- tih
- PIF
- er
- nib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tipifarnib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tipifarnib
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tih-PIF-uh-nib.
What does tipifarnib mean?
- A farnesyltransferase inhibitor with possible anticancer applications.
Questions about saying tipifarnib
How do you pronounce tipifarnib?
Say tih-PIF-er-nib. The American pronunciation is /tɪˈpɪfərnɪb/. In British English it is /tɪˈpɪfənɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tipifarnib?
Tipifarnib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIF). Broken into parts: tih · PIF · er · nib.
Is tipifarnib 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 /tɪˈpɪfənɪb/ (tih-PIF-uh-nib).