How to pronounce celecoxib
Say it like sel-uh-KOK-sib. Celecoxib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOK).
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- sel
- uh
- KOK
- sib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celecoxib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- selGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of celecoxib
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sel-uh-KOK-sib.
What does celecoxib mean?
- A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trademark Celebrex) used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.
Where does celecoxib come from?
From cele- (“alteration of selective”) + -coxib (“cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying celecoxib
How do you pronounce celecoxib?
Say sel-uh-KOK-sib. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛləˈkɑksɪb/. In British English it is /ˌsɛləˈkɒksɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celecoxib?
Celecoxib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOK). Broken into parts: sel · uh · KOK · sib.
Is celecoxib 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 /ˌsɛləˈkɒksɪb/ (sel-uh-KOK-sib).