How to Pronounce Alendronate (Fosamax)
a-LEN-dro-nate
IPA: /æ.ˈlɛn.drɒ.nætɛ/
Brand name: Fosamax
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Alendronate is pronounced a-LEN-dro-nate
How do you pronounce Alendronate?
Alendronate is pronounced “a-LEN-dro-nate”. It has 4 syllables: a ‑ len ‑ dro ‑ nate. The stress falls on the second syllable, “len”.
How many syllables are in Alendronate?
Alendronate has 4 syllables: a ‑ len ‑ dro ‑ nate.
What does Alendronate mean?
Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. It inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and must be taken upright with water on an empty stomach.
Word Parts
suffix
-dronate
bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor)
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "AL-en-dro-nate" — stress on LEN: a-LEN-dro-nate
Where You'll Encounter This
Osteoporosis, weekly dosing, stay upright
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