How to pronounce zotarolimus
Say it like zoh-tuh-ROH-lih-mus. Zotarolimus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH).
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- zoh
- tuh
- ROH
- lih
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zotarolimus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zotarolimus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: zoh-tuh-ROH-lih-mus.
What does zotarolimus mean?
- An immunosuppressant, a semisynthetic derivative of rapamycin.
Where does zotarolimus come from?
From zota- (“alteration of tetrazole”) + -rolimus (“rapamycin derivative”).
Questions about saying zotarolimus
How do you pronounce zotarolimus?
Say zoh-tuh-ROH-lih-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˌzoʊtəˈroʊlɪməs/. In British English it is /ˌzəʊtəˈrəʊlɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zotarolimus?
Zotarolimus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH). Broken into parts: zoh · tuh · ROH · lih · mus.
Is zotarolimus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌzəʊtəˈrəʊlɪməs/ (zoh-tuh-ROH-lih-mus).