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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