How to Pronounce Rizatriptan (Maxalt)

rye-za-TRIP-tan
IPA: /rjɛ.zæ.ˈtrɪp.tæn/
Brand name: Maxalt
rye za TRIP tan
Rizatriptan is pronounced rye-za-TRIP-tan

How do you pronounce Rizatriptan?

Rizatriptan is pronounced “rye-za-TRIP-tan”. It has 4 syllables: rye ‑ za ‑ trip ‑ tan. The stress falls on the third syllable, “trip”.

How many syllables are in Rizatriptan?

Rizatriptan has 4 syllables: rye ‑ za ‑ trip ‑ tan.

What does Rizatriptan mean?

Migraine acute

Word Parts

suffix -triptan serotonin (5-HT1) agonist (migraine)

Common Mispronunciations

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

Where You'll Encounter This

Migraine acute. Selective serotonin agonist for acute migraine and cluster headache.

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