How to Pronounce Lamivudine (Epivir)
la-MIV-yoo-deen
IPA: /læ.ˈmɪv.joʊɒ.diːn/
Brand name: Epivir
la
MIV
yoo
deen
Lamivudine is pronounced la-MIV-yoo-deen
How do you pronounce Lamivudine?
Lamivudine is pronounced “la-MIV-yoo-deen”. It has 4 syllables: la ‑ miv ‑ yoo ‑ deen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “miv”.
How many syllables are in Lamivudine?
Lamivudine has 4 syllables: la ‑ miv ‑ yoo ‑ deen.
What does Lamivudine mean?
HIV, HBV
Word Parts
suffix
-udine
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (MIV) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
HIV, HBV. Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor — backbone of HIV therapy.
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