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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