How to pronounce canagliflozin
Say it like kan-uh-gluh-FLOH-zin. Canagliflozin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FLOH).
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- kan
- uh
- gluh
- FLOH
- zin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canagliflozin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of canagliflozin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kan-uh-gluh-FLOH-zin.
What does canagliflozin mean?
- A drug C₂₄H₂₅FO₅S·½H₂O that lowers blood sugar by reducing the reabsorption of glucose from the kidneys and is taken orally to treat type 2 diabetes. It is marketed under the trademark Invokana and when used in combination with metformin, under the trademark Invokamet.
Where does canagliflozin come from?
From cana- (of unknown origin) + -gliflozin (“sodium–glucose cotransporter inhibitor”).
Questions about saying canagliflozin
How do you pronounce canagliflozin?
Say kan-uh-gluh-FLOH-zin. The American pronunciation is /ˌkænəɡləˈfloʊzɪn/. In British English it is /ˌkænəɡləˈfləʊzɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canagliflozin?
Canagliflozin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FLOH). Broken into parts: kan · uh · gluh · FLOH · zin.
Is canagliflozin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkænəɡləˈfləʊzɪn/ (kan-uh-gluh-FLOH-zin).