How to Pronounce Pirfenidone (Esbriet)
peer-FEN-ih-done
IPA: /pɪr.ˈfɛn.ɪ.dɒnɛ/
Brand name: Esbriet
peer
FEN
ih
done
Pirfenidone is pronounced peer-FEN-ih-done
How do you pronounce Pirfenidone?
Pirfenidone is pronounced “peer-FEN-ih-done”. It has 4 syllables: peer ‑ fen ‑ ih ‑ done. The stress falls on the second syllable, “fen”.
How many syllables are in Pirfenidone?
Pirfenidone has 4 syllables: peer ‑ fen ‑ ih ‑ done.
What does Pirfenidone mean?
Antifibrotic agent. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Word Parts
suffix
-fenidone
antifibrotic pyridinone
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (FEN) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable. The ending "-done" is often pronounced "done" as in finished, with a short vowel
Where You'll Encounter This
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Slows fibrotic progression in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
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