English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Acyclovir Pronunciation
Acyclovir is pronounced uh-SI-kloh-vir, IPA /əˈsɪkloʊˌvɪr/.
uh-SI-kloh-vir
US /əˈsɪkloʊˌvɪr/ · UK /əˈkaɪkləˌviə/
Syllables: uh · SI · kloh · vir (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: An antiviral drug used against herpes simplex, shingles, and chickenpox.
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Acyclovir in a Sentence
- The doctor prescribed a five-day course of acyclovir.
- Acyclovir works best when it is started early.
- There is an acyclovir cream for cold sores.
Common Mispronunciations of Acyclovir
Not ay-SI-kloh-vir
The opening a is a murmur with no weight on it, so the word begins with the lightest vowel English has.
Not uh-sy-KLOH-vir
SI holds the weight, two syllables in. Pushing the beat further along stretches the middle of the name.
Tip: American practice settles on uh-SI-kloh-vir. British dictionaries record a noticeably different reading, so expect variation.
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