How to Pronounce Sacubitril/Valsartan (Entresto)
sak-YOO-bi-tril val-SAR-tan
IPA: /sæk.ˈjoʊɒ.bɪ.trɪl væl.ˈsær.tæn/
Brand name: Entresto
sak
YOO
bi
tril val
sar
tan
Sacubitril/Valsartan is pronounced sak-YOO-bi-tril val-SAR-tan
How do you pronounce Sacubitril/Valsartan?
Sacubitril/Valsartan is pronounced “sak-YOO-bi-tril val-SAR-tan”. It has 6 syllables: sak ‑ yoo ‑ bi ‑ tril val ‑ sar ‑ tan. The stress falls on the second syllable, “yoo”.
How many syllables are in Sacubitril/Valsartan?
Sacubitril/Valsartan has 6 syllables: sak ‑ yoo ‑ bi ‑ tril val ‑ sar ‑ tan.
What does Sacubitril/Valsartan mean?
Sacubitril/valsartan is an angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) used for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. It combines neprilysin inhibition with ARB activity for superior outcomes.
Word Parts
suffix
-sartan
angiotensin II receptor blocker (combination component)
Common Mispronunciations
With 6 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: sak-YOO-bi-tril val-SAR-tan. Stress falls on syllable 2 (YOO) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Heart failure. Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
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