How to Pronounce Sunitinib (Sutent)

sun-i-TYE-nib
IPA: /sʌn.ɪ.ˈtjɛ.nɪb/
Brand name: Sutent
sun i TYE nib
Sunitinib is pronounced sun-i-TYE-nib

How do you pronounce Sunitinib?

Sunitinib is pronounced “sun-i-TYE-nib”. It has 4 syllables: sun ‑ i ‑ tye ‑ nib. The stress falls on the third syllable, “tye”.

How many syllables are in Sunitinib?

Sunitinib has 4 syllables: sun ‑ i ‑ tye ‑ nib.

What does Sunitinib mean?

RCC, GIST

Word Parts

suffix -tinib tyrosine kinase inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

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

Where You'll Encounter This

RCC, GIST. Blocks multiple kinase targets in cancer treatment.

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