How to Pronounce Selpercatinib (Retevmo)

sel-per-KAT-i-nib
IPA: /sɛl.pɛr.ˈkæt.ɪ.nɪb/
Brand name: Retevmo
sel per KAT i nib
Selpercatinib is pronounced sel-per-KAT-i-nib

How do you pronounce Selpercatinib?

Selpercatinib is pronounced “sel-per-KAT-i-nib”. It has 5 syllables: sel ‑ per ‑ kat ‑ i ‑ nib. The stress falls on the third syllable, “kat”.

How many syllables are in Selpercatinib?

Selpercatinib has 5 syllables: sel ‑ per ‑ kat ‑ i ‑ nib.

What does Selpercatinib mean?

RET fusion tumors

Word Parts

suffix -tinib tyrosine kinase inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: sel-per-KAT-i-nib. Stress falls on syllable 3 (KAT) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

RET fusion tumors. Targets RET alterations in thyroid and lung cancers.

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