How to Pronounce Sevelamer (Renagel)
se-VEL-a-mer
IPA: /sɛ.ˈvɛl.æ.mɛr/
Brand name: Renagel
se
VEL
a
mer
Sevelamer is pronounced se-VEL-a-mer
How do you pronounce Sevelamer?
Sevelamer is pronounced “se-VEL-a-mer”. It has 4 syllables: se ‑ vel ‑ a ‑ mer. The stress falls on the second syllable, “vel”.
How many syllables are in Sevelamer?
Sevelamer has 4 syllables: se ‑ vel ‑ a ‑ mer.
What does Sevelamer mean?
Hyperphosphatemia
Word Parts
root
sevel-
cross-linked polymer
suffix
-amer
phosphate binder (polymer)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (VEL) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Hyperphosphatemia. Binds dietary phosphate in CKD to prevent hyperphosphatemia.
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