How to Pronounce Cidofovir
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Cidofovir Pronunciation
sih-DOF-oh-veer
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
sih
DOF
stress here
oh
veer
4 syllables
What is Cidofovir?
Cidofovir injection is used along with another medication (probenecid) to treat cytomegaloviral retinitis (CMV retinitis) in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Cidofovir is in a class of medications called antivirals. It works by slowing the growth of CMV.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Cidofovir
How do you pronounce cidofovir?
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Cidofovir is pronounced sih-DOF-oh-veer. The stress falls on the second syllable, which rhymes with "doff" (like doffing a hat). Say it like you're dividing it into four clear chunks: sih, DOF, oh, veer.
What are the syllables in cidofovir?
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Cidofovir breaks down into four syllables: ci-do-fo-vir. When you say it aloud, you'll hear four separate sounds, with the strongest emphasis on the "do" part in the middle.
Which syllable do you stress when saying cidofovir?
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You stress the second syllable: ci-DOF-oh-vir. A common mistake is stressing the first syllable (CID-oh-foh-veer) or the last one (sih-doh-foh-VEER), but the correct emphasis is always on that "DOF" part.
What's a common mispronunciation of cidofovir?
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Many people mispronounce it as "sid-oh-FOH-vur" by stressing the wrong syllable or as "sid-oh-FOE-vir" by changing the vowel sound. The correct way keeps the stress on DOF and uses the "oh" sound in the middle: sih-DOF-oh-veer.
How do you use cidofovir in a sentence?
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You might hear it used like this: "The doctor discussed cidofovir as one of the antiviral medication options." Since it's a medication name, it's usually used in medical or healthcare conversations.
Is there a shorter way to write or say cidofovir?
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Cidofovir is sometimes abbreviated as CDV in medical writing, pronounced letter-by-letter: C-D-V. However, in spoken conversation, healthcare providers usually say the full name cidofovir rather than the abbreviation.
How should you sound out cidofovir if you've never heard it before?
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Use this sounding-out method: Start with "sih" (like the beginning of "sit"), then "DOF" (rhymes with "off"), then "oh" (like the letter O), and finish with "veer" (like "beer" with a V). Put them together smoothly: sih-DOF-oh-veer.