How to Pronounce Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
ah-TOR-va-sta-tin
IPA: /ɑː.ˈtɒr.væ.stæ.tɪn/
Brand name: Lipitor
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Atorvastatin is pronounced ah-TOR-va-sta-tin
How do you pronounce Atorvastatin?
Atorvastatin is pronounced “ah-TOR-va-sta-tin”. It has 5 syllables: ah ‑ tor ‑ va ‑ sta ‑ tin. The stress falls on the second syllable, “tor”.
How many syllables are in Atorvastatin?
Atorvastatin has 5 syllables: ah ‑ tor ‑ va ‑ sta ‑ tin.
What does Atorvastatin mean?
Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk. It works by blocking cholesterol synthesis in the liver.
Word Parts
suffix
-vastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Common Mispronunciations
Often mispronounced as "AT-or-va-statin" — stress falls on the second syllable: ah-TOR-va-sta-tin
Where You'll Encounter This
First-line for high cholesterol and cardiovascular prevention
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