How to Pronounce Vortioxetine (Trintellix)

vor-tee-OX-eh-teen
IPA: /vɔːr.tiː.ˈɒks.ɪ.tiːn/
Brand name: Trintellix
vor tee OX eh teen
Vortioxetine is pronounced vor-tee-OX-eh-teen

How do you pronounce Vortioxetine?

Vortioxetine is pronounced “vor-tee-OX-eh-teen”. It has 5 syllables: vor ‑ tee ‑ ox ‑ eh ‑ teen. The stress falls on the third syllable, “ox”.

How many syllables are in Vortioxetine?

Vortioxetine has 5 syllables: vor ‑ tee ‑ ox ‑ eh ‑ teen.

What does Vortioxetine mean?

Vortioxetine is a multimodal serotonin modulator used for major depressive disorder. It combines serotonin reuptake inhibition with activity at multiple serotonin receptor subtypes (5-HT1A agonism, 5-HT3/7 antagonism) and may improve cognitive symptoms of depression.

Word Parts

suffix -oxetine serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

Stress on syllable 3 (OX): vor-tee-OX-eh-teen. 5 syllables — avoid compressing.

Where You'll Encounter This

Major depressive disorder, especially with cognitive impairment. Multimodal serotonergic — procognitive benefits.

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