How to Pronounce Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

roe-SOO-va-sta-tin
IPA: /rɒɛ.ˈsuː.væ.stæ.tɪn/
Brand name: Crestor
roe SOO va sta tin
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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