How to Pronounce Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
dap-a-gli-FLOE-zin
IPA: /dæp.æ.ɡlɪ.ˈflɒɛ.zɪn/
Brand name: Farxiga
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Dapagliflozin is pronounced dap-a-gli-FLOE-zin
How do you pronounce Dapagliflozin?
Dapagliflozin is pronounced “dap-a-gli-FLOE-zin”. It has 5 syllables: dap ‑ a ‑ gli ‑ floe ‑ zin. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “floe”.
How many syllables are in Dapagliflozin?
Dapagliflozin has 5 syllables: dap ‑ a ‑ gli ‑ floe ‑ zin.
What does Dapagliflozin mean?
Dapagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. It promotes urinary glucose excretion independent of insulin.
Word Parts
suffix
-gliflozin
SGLT2 inhibitor (glucose excretion)
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: dap-a-gli-FLOE-zin. Stress falls on syllable 4 (FLOE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
T2DM with CV/renal benefits, HF. Lowers glucose by blocking renal reabsorption. Cardiovascular and renal benefits.
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