How to Pronounce Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)

peg-fil-GRAS-tim
IPA: /pɛɡ.fɪl.ˈɡræs.tɪm/
Brand name: Neulasta
peg fil GRAS tim
Pegfilgrastim is pronounced peg-fil-GRAS-tim

How do you pronounce Pegfilgrastim?

Pegfilgrastim is pronounced “peg-fil-GRAS-tim”. It has 4 syllables: peg ‑ fil ‑ gras ‑ tim. The stress falls on the third syllable, “gras”.

How many syllables are in Pegfilgrastim?

Pegfilgrastim has 4 syllables: peg ‑ fil ‑ gras ‑ tim.

What does Pegfilgrastim mean?

Neutropenia

Word Parts

prefix peg- PEGylated (polyethylene glycol)
suffix -grastim colony-stimulating factor

Common Mispronunciations

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

Where You'll Encounter This

Neutropenia. Stimulates white blood cell production during chemotherapy.

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