How to Pronounce Lapatinib (Tykerb)
la-PAT-i-nib
IPA: /læ.ˈpæt.ɪ.nɪb/
Brand name: Tykerb
la
PAT
i
nib
Lapatinib is pronounced la-PAT-i-nib
How do you pronounce Lapatinib?
Lapatinib is pronounced “la-PAT-i-nib”. It has 4 syllables: la ‑ pat ‑ i ‑ nib. The stress falls on the second syllable, “pat”.
How many syllables are in Lapatinib?
Lapatinib has 4 syllables: la ‑ pat ‑ i ‑ nib.
What does Lapatinib mean?
HER2+ breast cancer
Word Parts
suffix
-tinib
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (PAT) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
HER2+ breast cancer. Dual receptor blockade for HER2-positive cancers.
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