How to Pronounce Vortioxetine (Trintellix)
vor-tee-OX-eh-teen
IPA: /vɔːr.tiː.ˈɒks.ɪ.tiːn/
Brand name: Trintellix
vor
tee
OX
eh
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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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