How to Pronounce Ribavirin
rye-ba-VYE-rin
IPA: /rjɛ.bæ.ˈvjɛ.rɪn/
rye
ba
VYE
rin
Ribavirin is pronounced rye-ba-VYE-rin
How do you pronounce Ribavirin?
Ribavirin is pronounced “rye-ba-VYE-rin”. It has 4 syllables: rye ‑ ba ‑ vye ‑ rin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “vye”.
How many syllables are in Ribavirin?
Ribavirin has 4 syllables: rye ‑ ba ‑ vye ‑ rin.
What does Ribavirin mean?
HCV combination therapy
Word Parts
prefix
riba-
ribose sugar
suffix
-virin
antiviral
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (VYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
HCV combination therapy. Treats viral infections. Timing of initiation is critical for efficacy.
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