How to Pronounce Mepolizumab (Nucala)
me-poe-LIZ-u-mab
IPA: /mɛ.pɒɛ.ˈlɪz.ʌ.mæb/
Brand name: Nucala
me
poe
LIZ
u
mab
Mepolizumab is pronounced me-poe-LIZ-u-mab
How do you pronounce Mepolizumab?
Mepolizumab is pronounced “me-poe-LIZ-u-mab”. It has 5 syllables: me ‑ poe ‑ liz ‑ u ‑ mab. The stress falls on the third syllable, “liz”.
How many syllables are in Mepolizumab?
Mepolizumab has 5 syllables: me ‑ poe ‑ liz ‑ u ‑ mab.
What does Mepolizumab mean?
Severe eosinophilic asthma
Word Parts
suffix
-zumab
humanized monoclonal antibody
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: me-poe-LIZ-u-mab. Stress falls on syllable 3 (LIZ) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Severe eosinophilic asthma. Targeted biologic therapy. Usually given by injection or infusion.
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