How to Pronounce “aciclovir” in English
/eɪˈsaɪ.kloʊˌvɪɹ/
A·ci·clo·vir
Stress: a
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What does “aciclovir” mean?
- A cyclic synthetic nucleoside C₈H₁₁N₅O₃ used as an antiviral drug (trademarks Avirax, Zovirax) chiefly in the treatment of chicken pox, shingles, the genital form of herpes simplex, and AIDS.
Example sentences
- “In cells infected with the herpes virus, acyclovir is converted to a metabolic blocking agent, thereby largely overcoming the old and plaguing problem of toxicity to the host.”
How to pronounce “aciclovir”
- Syllables:
- a · ci · clo · vir
- Stress:
- a — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /eɪˈsaɪ.kloʊˌvɪɹ/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /a/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “aciclovir”?
“aciclovir” is pronounced /eɪˈsaɪ.kloʊˌvɪɹ/ (a · ci · clo · vir). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “aciclovir”?
“aciclovir” has 4 syllables: a · ci · clo · vir.
Where is the stress in “aciclovir”?
The primary stress in “aciclovir” is on “A”.
What does “aciclovir” mean?
A cyclic synthetic nucleoside C₈H₁₁N₅O₃ used as an antiviral drug (trademarks Avirax, Zovirax) chiefly in the treatment of chicken pox, shingles, the genital form of herpes simplex, and AIDS.