How to Pronounce Vigabatrin (Sabril)

vye-GAB-a-trin
IPA: /vjɛ.ˈɡæb.æ.trɪn/
Brand name: Sabril
vye GAB a trin
Vigabatrin is pronounced vye-GAB-a-trin

How do you pronounce Vigabatrin?

Vigabatrin is pronounced “vye-GAB-a-trin”. It has 4 syllables: vye ‑ gab ‑ a ‑ trin. The stress falls on the second syllable, “gab”.

How many syllables are in Vigabatrin?

Vigabatrin has 4 syllables: vye ‑ gab ‑ a ‑ trin.

What does Vigabatrin mean?

Infantile spasms. Epilepsy, neuropathic pain, mood stabilization

Word Parts

prefix vi- vinyl
root gabat- GABA transaminase
suffix -rin irreversible inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (GAB) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Epilepsy, neuropathic pain, mood stabilization. Controls seizures and is also used for neuropathic pain and mood stabilization.

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