How to pronounce tolvaptan
Say it like tahl-VAP-tun. Tolvaptan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAP).
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- tahl
- VAP
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tolvaptan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tolvaptan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tol-VAP-tun.
What does tolvaptan mean?
- A certain vaptan drug used to treat hyponatremia and potentially polycystic kidney disease.
Where does tolvaptan come from?
Blend of tolyl + -vaptan.
Words that rhyme with tolvaptan
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Questions about saying tolvaptan
How do you pronounce tolvaptan?
Say tahl-VAP-tun. The American pronunciation is /tɑlˈvæptən/. In British English it is /tɒlˈvæptən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tolvaptan?
Tolvaptan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAP). Broken into parts: tahl · VAP · tun.
Is tolvaptan 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 /tɒlˈvæptən/ (tol-VAP-tun).