How to Pronounce Metformin (Glucophage)
met-FOR-min
IPA: /mɛt.ˈfɒr.mɪn/
Brand name: Glucophage
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FOR
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Metformin is pronounced met-FOR-min
How do you pronounce Metformin?
Metformin is pronounced “met-FOR-min”. It has 3 syllables: met ‑ for ‑ min. The stress falls on the second syllable, “for”.
How many syllables are in Metformin?
Metformin has 3 syllables: met ‑ for ‑ min.
What does Metformin mean?
Metformin is a biguanide antidiabetic medication and the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works by decreasing hepatic glucose production and improving insulin sensitivity.
Word Parts
root
met-
methyl group
suffix
-formin
biguanide antidiabetic
Common Mispronunciations
Sometimes heard as "MET-for-min" — stress is on FOR: met-FOR-min
Where You'll Encounter This
First-line T2DM, weight neutral
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