How to pronounce zalcitabine
Say it like zal-SY-tuh-been. Zalcitabine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- zal
- SY
- tuh
- been
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zalcitabine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- beenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zalcitabine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: zal-SIT-uh-been.
What does zalcitabine mean?
- A drug C₉H₁₃N₃O₃ which inhibits the replication of HIV and is formerly used in the treatment of AIDS, especially in combination with zidovudine. It is a synthetic analog of a pyrimidine nucleoside, acting as a reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
Questions about saying zalcitabine
How do you pronounce zalcitabine?
Say zal-SY-tuh-been. The American pronunciation is /zælˈsaɪtəˌbin/. In British English it is /zælˈsɪtəbiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zalcitabine?
Zalcitabine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: zal · SY · tuh · been.
Is zalcitabine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /zælˈsɪtəbiːn/ (zal-SIT-uh-been).