How to pronounce dapagliflozin
Say it like dap-uh-gluh-FLOH-zin. Dapagliflozin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FLOH).
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- dap
- uh
- gluh
- FLOH
- zin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dapagliflozin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dapGive 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 dapagliflozin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dap-uh-gluh-FLOH-zin.
What does dapagliflozin mean?
- A drug C₂₁H₂₅ClO₆·C₃H₈O₂·H₂O 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 Farxiga.
Where does dapagliflozin come from?
From dapa- (of unknown origin) + -gliflozin (“sodium–glucose cotransporter inhibitor”).
Questions about saying dapagliflozin
How do you pronounce dapagliflozin?
Say dap-uh-gluh-FLOH-zin. The American pronunciation is /ˌdæpəɡləˈfloʊzɪn/. In British English it is /ˌdæpəɡləˈfləʊzɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dapagliflozin?
Dapagliflozin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FLOH). Broken into parts: dap · uh · gluh · FLOH · zin.
Is dapagliflozin 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 /ˌdæpəɡləˈfləʊzɪn/ (dap-uh-gluh-FLOH-zin).