How to Pronounce Ruxolitinib (Jakafi)
rux-oh-LI-ti-nib
IPA: /rʌks.oʊ.ˈlɪ.tɪ.nɪb/
Brand name: Jakafi
rux
oh
LI
ti
nib
Ruxolitinib is pronounced rux-oh-LI-ti-nib
How do you pronounce Ruxolitinib?
Ruxolitinib is pronounced “rux-oh-LI-ti-nib”. It has 5 syllables: rux ‑ oh ‑ li ‑ ti ‑ nib. The stress falls on the third syllable, “li”.
How many syllables are in Ruxolitinib?
Ruxolitinib has 5 syllables: rux ‑ oh ‑ li ‑ ti ‑ nib.
What does Ruxolitinib mean?
Myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera. RA, ulcerative colitis, atopic dermatitis
Word Parts
suffix
-tinib
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: rux-oh-LI-ti-nib. Stress falls on syllable 3 (LI) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
RA, ulcerative colitis, atopic dermatitis
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