How to Pronounce Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
roe-SOO-va-sta-tin
IPA: /rɒɛ.ˈsuː.væ.stæ.tɪn/
Brand name: Crestor
roe
SOO
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Rosuvastatin is pronounced roe-SOO-va-sta-tin
How do you pronounce Rosuvastatin?
Rosuvastatin is pronounced “roe-SOO-va-sta-tin”. It has 5 syllables: roe ‑ soo ‑ va ‑ sta ‑ tin. The stress falls on the second syllable, “soo”.
How many syllables are in Rosuvastatin?
Rosuvastatin has 5 syllables: roe ‑ soo ‑ va ‑ sta ‑ tin.
What does Rosuvastatin mean?
Rosuvastatin is a high-potency HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk. It is among the most potent statins available.
Word Parts
suffix
-vastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Common Mispronunciations
Sometimes said "ROZ-oo-va-statin" — stress is on SOO: roe-SOO-va-sta-tin
Where You'll Encounter This
High-potency statin for aggressive LDL reduction
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