How to pronounce atorvastatin
Say it like uh-TOR-vuh-stat-in. Atorvastatin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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- uh
- TOR
- vuh
- stat
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atorvastatin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- statGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of atorvastatin
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-taw-vuh-STAT-in.
What does atorvastatin mean?
- A statin used to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood. Trade names include Lipitor among others.
Where does atorvastatin come from?
From ator- + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying atorvastatin
How do you pronounce atorvastatin?
Say uh-TOR-vuh-stat-in. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɔrvəˌstætɪn/. In British English it is /əˌtɔːvəˈstætɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atorvastatin?
Atorvastatin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: uh · TOR · vuh · stat · in.
Is atorvastatin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /əˌtɔːvəˈstætɪn/ (uh-taw-vuh-STAT-in).