How to pronounce rosuvastatin
Say it like roh-SOO-vuh-stat-un. Rosuvastatin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- roh
- SOO
- vuh
- stat
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosuvastatin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep 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 rosuvastatin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: roh-SOO-vuh-stat-un.
What does rosuvastatin mean?
- A statin (trademark Crestor) that is administered orally in the form of its calcium salt Ca(C₂₂H₂₇FN₃O₆S)₂ especially to treat hypercholesterolemia.
Where does rosuvastatin come from?
From (fluo)ro- + su(lfonyl) + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying rosuvastatin
How do you pronounce rosuvastatin?
Say roh-SOO-vuh-stat-un. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈsuvəˌstætən/. In British English it is /rəʊˈsuːvəˌstætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosuvastatin?
Rosuvastatin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: roh · SOO · vuh · stat · un.
Is rosuvastatin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊˈsuːvəˌstætən/ (roh-SOO-vuh-stat-un).