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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