How to Pronounce Tofacitinib (Xeljanz)
toe-fa-SYE-ti-nib
IPA: /tɒɛ.fæ.ˈsjɛ.tɪ.nɪb/
Brand name: Xeljanz
toe
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SYE
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Tofacitinib is pronounced toe-fa-SYE-ti-nib
How do you pronounce Tofacitinib?
Tofacitinib is pronounced “toe-fa-SYE-ti-nib”. It has 5 syllables: toe ‑ fa ‑ sye ‑ ti ‑ nib. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sye”.
How many syllables are in Tofacitinib?
Tofacitinib has 5 syllables: toe ‑ fa ‑ sye ‑ ti ‑ nib.
What does Tofacitinib mean?
RA, IBD. RA, ulcerative colitis, atopic dermatitis
Word Parts
suffix
-tinib
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: toe-fa-SYE-ti-nib. Stress falls on syllable 3 (SYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
RA, ulcerative colitis, atopic dermatitis
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