How to pronounce rofecoxib
Say it like roh-fuh-KOK-sib. Rofecoxib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOK).
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- roh
- fuh
- KOK
- sib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rofecoxib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rofecoxib
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-fuh-KOK-sib.
What does rofecoxib mean?
- A COX-2 inhibitor C₁₇H₁₄O₄S (trademark Vioxx) used to relieve the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, to manage acute pain in adults, and to treat primary dysmenorrhea but withdrawn from sale by the manufacturer because of its link to cardiovascular events (as heart attack
Where does rofecoxib come from?
From rofe- (of unknown origin) + -coxib (“selective cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying rofecoxib
How do you pronounce rofecoxib?
Say roh-fuh-KOK-sib. The American pronunciation is /ˌroʊfəˈkɑksɪb/. In British English it is /ˌrəʊfəˈkɒksɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rofecoxib?
Rofecoxib has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOK). Broken into parts: roh · fuh · KOK · sib.
Is rofecoxib 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 /ˌrəʊfəˈkɒksɪb/ (roh-fuh-KOK-sib).