How to pronounce vincristine
Say it like vin-KRIS-teen. Vincristine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIS).
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- vin
- KRIS
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vincristine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vincristine
American and British speakers say vincristine in essentially the same way: /vɪnˈkrɪstin/ in the US and /vɪnˈkrɪstin/ in the UK.
British respelling: vin-KRIS-teen.
What does vincristine mean?
- A cytotoxic compound C₄₆H₅₆N₄O₁₀ of the alkaloid class obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle and used especially in the form of its sulfate to treat acute leukemia and other cancers.
Where does vincristine come from?
From vin- (“vinca alkaloid”) + Latin crista (“tuft of leaves on plants”) + English -ine.
Words that rhyme with vincristine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vincristine.
Questions about saying vincristine
How do you pronounce vincristine?
Say vin-KRIS-teen. The American pronunciation is /vɪnˈkrɪstin/. In British English it is /vɪnˈkrɪstin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vincristine?
Vincristine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIS). Broken into parts: vin · KRIS · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say vincristine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪnˈkrɪstin/ and the British form is /vɪnˈkrɪstin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.