How to Pronounce Selpercatinib (Retevmo)
sel-per-KAT-i-nib
IPA: /sɛl.pɛr.ˈkæt.ɪ.nɪb/
Brand name: Retevmo
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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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