How to pronounce denosumab
Say it like deh-NOH-suh-mab. Denosumab has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- deh
- NOH
- suh
- mab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denosumab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep 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 denosumab
American and British speakers say denosumab in essentially the same way: /dɛˈnoʊsəˌmæb/ in the US and /dɪˈnɒsjʊmæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-NOS-yuu-mab.
What does denosumab mean?
- A drug (trademarks Prolia and Xgera) that is a genetically engineered monoclonal antibody that reduces bone resorption and increases bone mass by inhibiting osteoclast formation and function and that is administered by injection to prevent fractures associated with osteoporosis and malignant tumors
Where does denosumab come from?
From arbitrary prefix den- + -os- (“bone”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).
Questions about saying denosumab
How do you pronounce denosumab?
Say deh-NOH-suh-mab. The American pronunciation is /dɛˈnoʊsəˌmæb/. In British English it is /dɪˈnɒsjʊmæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denosumab?
Denosumab has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: deh · NOH · suh · mab.
Do Americans and Brits say denosumab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛˈnoʊsəˌmæb/ and the British form is /dɪˈnɒsjʊmæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.