How to Pronounce Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

lee-vo-thye-ROX-een
IPA: /liː.vɒ.θjɛ.ˈrɒks.iːn/
Brand name: Synthroid
lee vo thye ROX een
Levothyroxine is pronounced lee-vo-thye-ROX-een

How do you pronounce Levothyroxine?

Levothyroxine is pronounced “lee-vo-thye-ROX-een”. It has 5 syllables: lee ‑ vo ‑ thye ‑ rox ‑ een. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “rox”.

How many syllables are in Levothyroxine?

Levothyroxine has 5 syllables: lee ‑ vo ‑ thye ‑ rox ‑ een.

What does Levothyroxine mean?

Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone (T4) used to treat hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone deficiency. It replaces or supplements the body's natural thyroid hormone production.

Word Parts

prefix levo- left-rotating isomer (L-)
root thyr- thyroid

Common Mispronunciations

Commonly said as "lev-oh-THIGH-rox-een" — the "thy" rhymes with "pie": lee-voe-thye-ROX-een

Where You'll Encounter This

Hypothyroidism, empty stomach. Replaces or supplements hormonal deficiency.

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