How to Pronounce Somatropin (Genotropin)

soe-ma-TROE-pin
IPA: /sɒɛ.mæ.ˈtrɒɛ.pɪn/
Brand name: Genotropin
soe ma TROE pin
Somatropin is pronounced soe-ma-TROE-pin

How do you pronounce Somatropin?

Somatropin is pronounced “soe-ma-TROE-pin”. It has 4 syllables: soe ‑ ma ‑ troe ‑ pin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “troe”.

How many syllables are in Somatropin?

Somatropin has 4 syllables: soe ‑ ma ‑ troe ‑ pin.

What does Somatropin mean?

Somatropin is recombinant human growth hormone used for growth hormone deficiency in children and adults. It stimulates linear growth, protein synthesis, and metabolic processes.

Word Parts

prefix somato- body/growth
suffix -tropin tropic hormone (stimulating)

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 3 (TROE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Growth hormone deficiency. Replacement therapy for growth hormone deficiency.

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