How to pronounce saxagliptin
Say it like sak-suh-GLIP-tin. Saxagliptin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIP).
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- sak
- suh
- GLIP
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saxagliptin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of saxagliptin
American and British speakers say saxagliptin in essentially the same way: /ˌsæksəˈɡlɪptɪn/ in the US and /ˌsæksəˈɡlɪptɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: sak-suh-GLIP-tin.
What does saxagliptin mean?
- A hypoglycemic drug taken orally in the form of its hydrate C₁₈H₂₅N₃O₂·H₂O in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It acts by inhibiting the degradation of incretins, which results in increased secretion of insulin by the pancreas. It is marketed under the trademark Onglyza and when used in combination
Questions about saying saxagliptin
How do you pronounce saxagliptin?
Say sak-suh-GLIP-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæksəˈɡlɪptɪn/. In British English it is /ˌsæksəˈɡlɪptɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saxagliptin?
Saxagliptin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIP). Broken into parts: sak · suh · GLIP · tin.
Do Americans and Brits say saxagliptin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsæksəˈɡlɪptɪn/ and the British form is /ˌsæksəˈɡlɪptɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.