How to pronounce alirocumab
Say it like al-ih-ROK-yuh-mab. Alirocumab has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROK).
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- al
- ih
- ROK
- yuh
- mab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alirocumab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 alirocumab
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-ih-ROK-yuh-mab.
What does alirocumab mean?
- A human monoclonal antibody used to treat high cholesterol.
Questions about saying alirocumab
How do you pronounce alirocumab?
Say al-ih-ROK-yuh-mab. The American pronunciation is /ˌælɪˈrɑkjəˌmæb/. In British English it is /ˌælɪˈrɒkjəˌmæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alirocumab?
Alirocumab has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROK). Broken into parts: al · ih · ROK · yuh · mab.
Is alirocumab pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌælɪˈrɒkjəˌmæb/ (al-ih-ROK-yuh-mab).