How to pronounce zidovudine
Say it like zih-DOH-vyuh-deen. Zidovudine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- zih
- DOH
- vyuh
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zidovudine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zidovudine
American and British speakers say zidovudine in essentially the same way: /zɪˈdoʊvjəˌdin/ in the US and /zɪˈdɒvjʊdiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: zih-DOV-yuh-deen.
What does zidovudine mean?
- A nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitor C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₄, a type of antiretroviral drug that inhibits replication of some retroviruses (such as HIV) and was first approved for the treatment of AIDS.
Where does zidovudine come from?
Alteration of azidothymidine.
Questions about saying zidovudine
How do you pronounce zidovudine?
Say zih-DOH-vyuh-deen. The American pronunciation is /zɪˈdoʊvjəˌdin/. In British English it is /zɪˈdɒvjʊdiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zidovudine?
Zidovudine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: zih · DOH · vyuh · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say zidovudine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɪˈdoʊvjəˌdin/ and the British form is /zɪˈdɒvjʊdiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.