How to Pronounce Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa)
eye-koe-SA-pent ETH-il
IPA: /aɪ.kɒɛ.ˈsæ.ˈpɛnt ɛθ.ɪl/
Brand name: Vascepa
eye
koe
SA
pent eth
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Icosapent ethyl is pronounced eye-koe-SA-pent ETH-il
How do you pronounce Icosapent ethyl?
Icosapent ethyl is pronounced “eye-koe-SA-pent ETH-il”. It has 5 syllables: eye ‑ koe ‑ sa ‑ pent eth ‑ il. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sa”.
How many syllables are in Icosapent ethyl?
Icosapent ethyl has 5 syllables: eye ‑ koe ‑ sa ‑ pent eth ‑ il.
What does Icosapent ethyl mean?
CV risk reduction with TG
Word Parts
prefix
icosa-
twenty carbons (C20)
root
pent
pentaenoic (five double bonds)
suffix
ethyl
ethyl ester (EPA)
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: eye-koe-SA-pent ETH-il. Stress falls on syllable 3 (SA) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
CV risk reduction with TG. Prescription omega-3 for severe hypertriglyceridemia.
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