How to Pronounce Rivastigmine (Exelon)
ri-va-STIG-meen
IPA: /rɪ.væ.ˈstɪɡ.miːn/
Brand name: Exelon
ri
va
STIG
meen
Rivastigmine is pronounced ri-va-STIG-meen
How do you pronounce Rivastigmine?
Rivastigmine is pronounced “ri-va-STIG-meen”. It has 4 syllables: ri ‑ va ‑ stig ‑ meen. The stress falls on the third syllable, “stig”.
How many syllables are in Rivastigmine?
Rivastigmine has 4 syllables: ri ‑ va ‑ stig ‑ meen.
What does Rivastigmine mean?
Alzheimer's, dementia
Word Parts
root
stig-
cholinesterase
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (STIG) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Alzheimer's, dementia. Increases acetylcholine levels. Used in Alzheimer's and myasthenia gravis.
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