How to pronounce pravastatin
Say it like PRAV-uh-stat-un. Pravastatin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAV).
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- PRAV
- uh
- stat
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pravastatin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- statGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pravastatin
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prav-uh-STAT-in.
What does pravastatin mean?
- A statin used to lower blood cholesterol levels, especially after a heart attack.
Where does pravastatin come from?
From pra- (of unknown origin) + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying pravastatin
How do you pronounce pravastatin?
Say PRAV-uh-stat-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈprævəˌstætən/. In British English it is /ˌprævəˈstætɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pravastatin?
Pravastatin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAV). Broken into parts: PRAV · uh · stat · un.
Is pravastatin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌprævəˈstætɪn/ (prav-uh-STAT-in).