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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