How to Pronounce Saxagliptin (Onglyza)

sax-a-GLIP-tin
IPA: /sæks.æ.ˈɡlɪp.tɪn/
Brand name: Onglyza
sax a GLIP tin
Saxagliptin is pronounced sax-a-GLIP-tin

How do you pronounce Saxagliptin?

Saxagliptin is pronounced “sax-a-GLIP-tin”. It has 4 syllables: sax ‑ a ‑ glip ‑ tin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “glip”.

How many syllables are in Saxagliptin?

Saxagliptin has 4 syllables: sax ‑ a ‑ glip ‑ tin.

What does Saxagliptin mean?

Type 2 diabetes. T2DM, weight-neutral option

Word Parts

suffix -gliptin DPP-4 inhibitor (incretin enhancer)

Common Mispronunciations

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

Where You'll Encounter This

T2DM, weight-neutral option. Oral diabetes medication that enhances incretin hormones. Weight-neutral.

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