How to Pronounce Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
em-pa-gli-FLOE-zin
IPA: /ɛm.pæ.ɡlɪ.ˈflɒɛ.zɪn/
Brand name: Jardiance
em
pa
gli
FLOE
zin
Empagliflozin is pronounced em-pa-gli-FLOE-zin
How do you pronounce Empagliflozin?
Empagliflozin is pronounced “em-pa-gli-FLOE-zin”. It has 5 syllables: em ‑ pa ‑ gli ‑ floe ‑ zin. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “floe”.
How many syllables are in Empagliflozin?
Empagliflozin has 5 syllables: em ‑ pa ‑ gli ‑ floe ‑ zin.
What does Empagliflozin mean?
Empagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes and heart failure. It was the first SGLT2 inhibitor to demonstrate cardiovascular mortality reduction.
Word Parts
suffix
-gliflozin
SGLT2 inhibitor (glucose excretion)
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "em-pa-GLI-flo-zin" — stress on FLOE: em-pa-gli-FLOE-zin
Where You'll Encounter This
T2DM with CV/HF benefit, CKD. Lowers glucose by blocking renal reabsorption. Cardiovascular and renal benefits.
Master Empagliflozin and 1,100+ More
Practice pronunciation with AI feedback, flashcards, and spaced repetition.
Download on App Store