Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-amivir

/ˈæm.ɪˌvɪɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-amivir
IPA
/ˈæm.ɪˌvɪɹ/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

Etymology

From (neur)ami(nidase) + -vir (“antiviral”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæm.ɪˌvɪɹ/
  • British English: /ˈam.ɪ.vɪə/

Questions

How do you pronounce -amivir?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæm.ɪˌvɪɹ/.
What does -amivir mean?
Used to form names of neuraminidase inhibitors used as antivirals.
Where does -amivir come from?
From (neur)ami(nidase) + -vir (“antiviral”).

How to pronounce -amivir

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