How to Pronounce Acarbose (Precose)
a-KAR-bose
IPA: /æ.ˈkær.bɒsɛ/
Brand name: Precose
a
KAR
bose
Acarbose is pronounced a-KAR-bose
How do you pronounce Acarbose?
Acarbose is pronounced “a-KAR-bose”. It has 3 syllables: a ‑ kar ‑ bose. The stress falls on the second syllable, “kar”.
How many syllables are in Acarbose?
Acarbose has 3 syllables: a ‑ kar ‑ bose.
What does Acarbose mean?
Type 2 diabetes
Word Parts
prefix
a-
alpha
root
carb-
carbohydrate
suffix
-ose
sugar/alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (KAR) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Type 2 diabetes. Delays carbohydrate absorption. Taken with first bite of meals.
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