How to Pronounce Tiotropium (Spiriva)
tye-oh-TROE-pee-um
IPA: /tjɛ.oʊ.ˈtrɒɛ.piː.ʌm/
Brand name: Spiriva
tye
oh
TROE
pee
um
Tiotropium is pronounced tye-oh-TROE-pee-um
How do you pronounce Tiotropium?
Tiotropium is pronounced “tye-oh-TROE-pee-um”. It has 5 syllables: tye ‑ oh ‑ troe ‑ pee ‑ um. The stress falls on the third syllable, “troe”.
How many syllables are in Tiotropium?
Tiotropium has 5 syllables: tye ‑ oh ‑ troe ‑ pee ‑ um.
What does Tiotropium mean?
Tiotropium is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used for maintenance therapy in COPD and asthma. It provides sustained bronchodilation through anticholinergic blockade.
Word Parts
prefix
tio-
thienyl modification
root
trop-
tropane (anticholinergic)
suffix
-ium
quaternary ammonium salt
Common Mispronunciations
Sometimes said "tie-oh-TRO-pee-um" — stress on TROE: tye-oh-TROE-pee-um
Where You'll Encounter This
COPD maintenance, urinary symptoms. Blocks acetylcholine receptors. Used for COPD, overactive bladder, and movement disorders.
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