How to Pronounce Mavacamten (Camzyos)

mav-a-KAM-ten
IPA: /mæv.æ.ˈkæm.tɛn/
Brand name: Camzyos
mav a KAM ten
Mavacamten is pronounced mav-a-KAM-ten

How do you pronounce Mavacamten?

Mavacamten is pronounced “mav-a-KAM-ten”. It has 4 syllables: mav ‑ a ‑ kam ‑ ten. The stress falls on the third syllable, “kam”.

How many syllables are in Mavacamten?

Mavacamten has 4 syllables: mav ‑ a ‑ kam ‑ ten.

What does Mavacamten mean?

Mavacamten is a cardiac myosin inhibitor used for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It reduces excessive contractility by modulating the number of myosin-actin cross-bridges.

Word Parts

suffix -camten cardiac myosin inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 3 (KAM) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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