How to Pronounce Colchicine (Colcrys)
KOL-chi-seen
IPA: /ˈkɒl.tʃɪ.siːn/
Brand name: Colcrys
KOL
chi
seen
Colchicine is pronounced KOL-chi-seen
How do you pronounce Colchicine?
Colchicine is pronounced “KOL-chi-seen”. It has 3 syllables: kol ‑ chi ‑ seen. The stress falls on the first syllable, “kol”.
How many syllables are in Colchicine?
Colchicine has 3 syllables: kol ‑ chi ‑ seen.
What does Colchicine mean?
Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory alkaloid used for acute gout flares, gout prophylaxis, and pericarditis. It inhibits microtubule polymerization and neutrophil chemotaxis.
Word Parts
root
colchi-
from Colchicum (autumn crocus)
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "kol-chi-SEEN" — stress on KOL: KOL-chi-seen
Where You'll Encounter This
Acute gout, gout prophylaxis, pericarditis
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