How to Pronounce Tamoxifen

To pronounce "tamoxifen", say TAM-ox-if-en — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TAM-ox-if-en

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"tamoxifen" has 4 syllables: tam-ox-if-en.

What does tamoxifen mean?

noun

  1. A nonsteroidal estrogen antagonist used in the treatment of advanced breast cancer.

Related words

estrogenoestrogenantiestrogenadjuvantafimoxifenetoremifeneletrozoleormeloxifene

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How many syllables are in "tamoxifen"?▾

"Tamoxifen" has 4 syllables: tam · ox · if · en.

What does "tamoxifen" mean?▾

Tamoxifen: A nonsteroidal estrogen antagonist used in the treatment of advanced breast cancer.

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