How to Pronounce Anifrolumab (Saphnelo)

an-ih-FROE-loo-mab
IPA: /æn.ɪ.ˈfrɒɛ.luː.mæb/
Brand name: Saphnelo
an ih FROE loo mab
Anifrolumab is pronounced an-ih-FROE-loo-mab

How do you pronounce Anifrolumab?

Anifrolumab is pronounced “an-ih-FROE-loo-mab”. It has 5 syllables: an ‑ ih ‑ froe ‑ loo ‑ mab. The stress falls on the third syllable, “froe”.

How many syllables are in Anifrolumab?

Anifrolumab has 5 syllables: an ‑ ih ‑ froe ‑ loo ‑ mab.

What does Anifrolumab mean?

Type I interferon receptor antagonist. Moderate-severe SLE

Word Parts

suffix -umab human monoclonal antibody

Common Mispronunciations

With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: an-ih-FROE-loo-mab. Stress falls on syllable 3 (FROE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Moderate-severe SLE. Targeted biologic therapy. Usually given by injection or infusion.

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