How to Pronounce Bortezomib (Velcade)
bor-TEZ-oh-mib
IPA: /bɒr.ˈtɛz.oʊ.mɪb/
Brand name: Velcade
bor
TEZ
oh
mib
Bortezomib is pronounced bor-TEZ-oh-mib
How do you pronounce Bortezomib?
Bortezomib is pronounced “bor-TEZ-oh-mib”. It has 4 syllables: bor ‑ tez ‑ oh ‑ mib. The stress falls on the second syllable, “tez”.
How many syllables are in Bortezomib?
Bortezomib has 4 syllables: bor ‑ tez ‑ oh ‑ mib.
What does Bortezomib mean?
Multiple myeloma, mantle cell
Word Parts
suffix
-zomib
proteasome inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (TEZ) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Multiple myeloma, mantle cell. Blocks proteasome in multiple myeloma treatment.
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