How to Pronounce Desmopressin (DDAVP)
des-moe-PRES-in
IPA: /dɛs.mɒɛ.ˈprɛs.ɪn/
Brand name: DDAVP
des
moe
PRES
in
Desmopressin is pronounced des-moe-PRES-in
How do you pronounce Desmopressin?
Desmopressin is pronounced “des-moe-PRES-in”. It has 4 syllables: des ‑ moe ‑ pres ‑ in. The stress falls on the third syllable, “pres”.
How many syllables are in Desmopressin?
Desmopressin has 4 syllables: des ‑ moe ‑ pres ‑ in.
What does Desmopressin mean?
Desmopressin is a synthetic vasopressin analog used for diabetes insipidus, nocturnal enuresis, and von Willebrand disease. It acts on V2 receptors to promote water reabsorption.
Word Parts
prefix
des-
removal/absence
suffix
-pressin
vasopressin analog
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (PRES) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Diabetes insipidus, hemophilia
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