How to pronounce zafirlukast
Say it like zuh-FEER-luh-kast. Zafirlukast has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEER).
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US American/zəˈfɪrlʊˌkæst/zuh-FEER-luh-kast
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- zuh
- FEER
- luh
- kast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zafirlukast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does zafirlukast mean?
noun
- A leukotriene antagonist C₃₁H₃₃N₃O₆S that is administered orally to inhibit bronchoconstriction in the treatment of asthma.
Where does zafirlukast come from?
From zafir- (of unknown origin) + -lukast (“leukotriene receptor antagonist”).
Questions about saying zafirlukast
How do you pronounce zafirlukast?
Say zuh-FEER-luh-kast. The American pronunciation is /zəˈfɪrlʊˌkæst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zafirlukast?
Zafirlukast has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEER). Broken into parts: zuh · FEER · luh · kast.