How to Pronounce Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi)
soe-FOS-bue-vir
IPA: /sɒɛ.ˈfɒs.bʌɛ.vɪr/
Brand name: Sovaldi
soe
FOS
bue
vir
Sofosbuvir is pronounced soe-FOS-bue-vir
How do you pronounce Sofosbuvir?
Sofosbuvir is pronounced “soe-FOS-bue-vir”. It has 4 syllables: soe ‑ fos ‑ bue ‑ vir. The stress falls on the second syllable, “fos”.
How many syllables are in Sofosbuvir?
Sofosbuvir has 4 syllables: soe ‑ fos ‑ bue ‑ vir.
What does Sofosbuvir mean?
Hepatitis C treatment. Viral infections, prophylaxis
Word Parts
suffix
-buvir
HCV NS5B polymerase inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (FOS) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Viral infections, prophylaxis. Treats viral infections. Timing of initiation is critical for efficacy.
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