How to pronounce rivaroxaban
Say it like riv-uh-ROK-suh-ban. Rivaroxaban has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROK).
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- riv
- uh
- ROK
- suh
- ban
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rivaroxaban pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- banGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rivaroxaban
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: riv-uh-ROK-suh-ban.
What does rivaroxaban mean?
- An anticoagulant drug C₁₉H₁₈ClN₃O₅S (trademark Xarelto) that inhibits the activity of factor X and is taken orally especially to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and to reduce the risk of stroke related to atrial fibrillation.
Where does rivaroxaban come from?
From rivaro- + -xaban (“blood coagulation factor Xa inhibitor”).
Questions about saying rivaroxaban
How do you pronounce rivaroxaban?
Say riv-uh-ROK-suh-ban. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɪvəˈrɑksəˌbæn/. In British English it is /ˌrɪvəˈrɒksəˌbæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rivaroxaban?
Rivaroxaban has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROK). Broken into parts: riv · uh · ROK · suh · ban.
Is rivaroxaban 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 /ˌrɪvəˈrɒksəˌbæn/ (riv-uh-ROK-suh-ban).