How to pronounce nivolumab
Say it like nih-VOL-yuh-mab. Nivolumab has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL).
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- nih
- VOL
- yuh
- mab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nivolumab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- mabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nivolumab
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nih-VOL-yuh-mab.
What does nivolumab mean?
- a human IgG4 anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, acting as a checkpoint inhibitor, thus allowing activated T cells to attack cancer cells
Where does nivolumab come from?
From -l- (“immunomodulating”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).
Questions about saying nivolumab
How do you pronounce nivolumab?
Say nih-VOL-yuh-mab. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈvɑljʊˌmæb/. In British English it is /nɪˈvɒljʊˌmæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nivolumab?
Nivolumab has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL). Broken into parts: nih · VOL · yuh · mab.
Is nivolumab 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 /nɪˈvɒljʊˌmæb/ (nih-VOL-yuh-mab).