How Do You Spell TISERCIN?

Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪsəsˌɪn] (IPA)

Tisercin is a drug used in the treatment of hypertension and angina. Its spelling is derived from its chemical name, which is N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-[(2-methylphenyl)amino]-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonamide. The IPA phonetic transcription for Tisercin is /taɪˈsɜːrsɪn/ which indicates how the word should be pronounced. The "tai" is pronounced as in "tie," while the "sir" is pronounced as in "sirloin," and the "sin" is pronounced as in "sinister." Tisercin’s unique spelling can be attributed to the complexity of its chemical formula.