How to Pronounce Ibandronate (Boniva)

eye-BAN-droe-nate
IPA: /aɪ.ˈbæn.drɒɛ.nætɛ/
Brand name: Boniva
eye BAN droe nate
Ibandronate is pronounced eye-BAN-droe-nate

How do you pronounce Ibandronate?

Ibandronate is pronounced “eye-BAN-droe-nate”. It has 4 syllables: eye ‑ ban ‑ droe ‑ nate. The stress falls on the second syllable, “ban”.

How many syllables are in Ibandronate?

Ibandronate has 4 syllables: eye ‑ ban ‑ droe ‑ nate.

What does Ibandronate mean?

Osteoporosis

Word Parts

root andro- male hormone
suffix -dronate bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor)

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (BAN) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Osteoporosis. Inhibits bone resorption for osteoporosis. Take upright on empty stomach.

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