How to pronounce adalimumab
Say it like ay-duh-LIM-yuh-mab. Adalimumab has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIM).
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- ay
- duh
- LIM
- yuh
- mab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adalimumab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of adalimumab
American and British speakers say adalimumab in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪdəˈlɪmjəˌmæb/ in the US and /ˌeɪdəˈlɪmjəˌmæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-duh-LIM-yuh-mab.
What does adalimumab mean?
- An immunosuppressive drug (trademark Humira) that is a genetically engineered monoclonal antibody administered by subcutaneous injection to treat the symptoms of various autoimmune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and psoriasis). It acts by binding to and blocking the activit
Where does adalimumab come from?
From ada- (of unknown origin) + -lim- (“immunomodulating”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).
Questions about saying adalimumab
How do you pronounce adalimumab?
Say ay-duh-LIM-yuh-mab. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪdəˈlɪmjəˌmæb/. In British English it is /ˌeɪdəˈlɪmjəˌmæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adalimumab?
Adalimumab has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIM). Broken into parts: ay · duh · LIM · yuh · mab.
Do Americans and Brits say adalimumab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪdəˈlɪmjəˌmæb/ and the British form is /ˌeɪdəˈlɪmjəˌmæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.