How to Pronounce Sitagliptin (Januvia)
si-ta-GLIP-tin
IPA: /sɪ.tæ.ˈɡlɪp.tɪn/
Brand name: Januvia
si
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GLIP
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Sitagliptin is pronounced si-ta-GLIP-tin
How do you pronounce Sitagliptin?
Sitagliptin is pronounced “si-ta-GLIP-tin”. It has 4 syllables: si ‑ ta ‑ glip ‑ tin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “glip”.
How many syllables are in Sitagliptin?
Sitagliptin has 4 syllables: si ‑ ta ‑ glip ‑ tin.
What does Sitagliptin mean?
Sitagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used to treat type 2 diabetes. It enhances incretin activity to increase insulin secretion and decrease glucagon release.
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. Oral diabetes medication that enhances incretin hormones. Weight-neutral.
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