Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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How do you pronounce -imus?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪm.əs/.
What does -imus mean?
Used to form names of immunosuppressants other than antineoplastics.
Where does -imus come from?
Contraction of immunosuppressant.

How to pronounce -imus

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ɪm.əs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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