How to Pronounce Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor
tez-a-KAF-tor eye-va-KAF-tor
IPA: /tɛz.æ.ˈkæf.tɒr aɪ.væ.ˈkæf.tɒr/
tez
a
KAF
tor eye
va
kaf
tor
Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor is pronounced tez-a-KAF-tor eye-va-KAF-tor
How do you pronounce Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor?
Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor is pronounced “tez-a-KAF-tor eye-va-KAF-tor”. It has 7 syllables: tez ‑ a ‑ kaf ‑ tor eye ‑ va ‑ kaf ‑ tor. The stress falls on the third syllable, “kaf”.
How many syllables are in Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor?
Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor has 7 syllables: tez ‑ a ‑ kaf ‑ tor eye ‑ va ‑ kaf ‑ tor.
What does Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor mean?
Cystic fibrosis
Word Parts
suffix
-caftor
CFTR modulator
Common Mispronunciations
With 7 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: tez-a-KAF-tor eye-va-KAF-tor. Stress falls on syllable 3 (KAF) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Cystic fibrosis. Corrects defective CFTR protein in cystic fibrosis.
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