How to pronounce simvastatin
Say it like SIM-vuh-stat-un. Simvastatin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- vuh
- stat
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simvastatin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 simvastatin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIM-vuh-stat-un.
What does simvastatin mean?
- A semisynthetic drug C₂₅H₃₈O₅ that decreases the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream and is derived from a compound produced by a mold (Aspergillus terreus).
Where does simvastatin come from?
Probably from sim- (“alteration of synthetic”) + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”).
Questions about saying simvastatin
How do you pronounce simvastatin?
Say SIM-vuh-stat-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmvəˌstætən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmvəˌstætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simvastatin?
Simvastatin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · vuh · stat · un.
Is simvastatin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsɪmvəˌstætən/ (SIM-vuh-stat-un).