How to pronounce valsartan
Say it like val-SAR-tan. Valsartan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAR).
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- val
- SAR
- tan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valsartan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- valKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of valsartan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: val-SAH-tan.
What does valsartan mean?
- An antihypertensive drug C₂₄H₂₉N₅O₃ that is taken orally and blocks the action of angiotensin II. It is marketed under the trademark Diovan and when used in combination with amlodipine, under the trademark Exforge.
Where does valsartan come from?
Blend of valeryl + -sartan.
Questions about saying valsartan
How do you pronounce valsartan?
Say val-SAR-tan. The American pronunciation is /vælˈsɑrˌtæn/. In British English it is /vælˈsɑːˌtæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valsartan?
Valsartan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAR). Broken into parts: val · SAR · tan.
Is valsartan 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 /vælˈsɑːˌtæn/ (val-SAH-tan).