How to Pronounce Rapamycin
rap-a-MYE-sin
IPA: /ræp.æ.ˈmjɛ.sɪn/
rap
a
MYE
sin
Rapamycin is pronounced rap-a-MYE-sin
How do you pronounce Rapamycin?
Rapamycin is pronounced “rap-a-MYE-sin”. It has 4 syllables: rap ‑ a ‑ mye ‑ sin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “mye”.
How many syllables are in Rapamycin?
Rapamycin has 4 syllables: rap ‑ a ‑ mye ‑ sin.
What does Rapamycin mean?
Transplant rejection
Word Parts
suffix
-mycin
antibiotic (Streptomyces-derived)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (MYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Transplant rejection. Blocks mTOR signaling for cancer treatment and immunosuppression.
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