To pronounce "azidothymidine", say AZ-id-othym-id-in-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"azidothymidine" has 6 syllables: az-id-othym-id-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and keen, if that helps it stick.
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"Azidothymidine" has 6 syllables: az · id · othym · id · in · e.
Azidothymidine: Zidovudine.
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