How to pronounce tirofiban
Say it like ty-roh-FY-ban. Tirofiban has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY).
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- ty
- roh
- FY
- ban
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tirofiban pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- banGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of tirofiban
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ty-roh-FY-ban.
What does tirofiban mean?
- A nonpeptide tyrosine derivative with anticoagulant activity.
Where does tirofiban come from?
From tyro(sine) + -fiban (“fibrinogen receptor antagonist”).
Questions about saying tirofiban
How do you pronounce tirofiban?
Say ty-roh-FY-ban. The American pronunciation is /ˌtaɪroʊˈfaɪˌbæn/. In British English it is /ˌtaɪrəʊˈfaɪˌbæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tirofiban?
Tirofiban has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY). Broken into parts: ty · roh · FY · ban.
Is tirofiban 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 /ˌtaɪrəʊˈfaɪˌbæn/ (ty-roh-FY-ban).