How to Pronounce Repatha
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Repatha Pronunciation
reh-PAH-thuh
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
reh
PAH
stress here
thuh
3 syllables
What is Repatha?
Repatha (evolocumab) is a prescription injectable medication used to lower LDL cholesterol in adults and certain pediatric patients with hereditary high cholesterol. It belongs to a class of drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors, which work by blocking a protein that reduces the liver's ability to clear LDL from the bloodstream. Repatha is used alongside diet and statin therapy when LDL levels remain too high, and it also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in adults with established cardiovascular disease.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Repatha
How do you pronounce Repatha?
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Repatha is pronounced reh-PAH-thuh. The first syllable sounds like "reh" (rhymes with "duh"), the second syllable is stressed and sounds like "PAH" (rhymes with "spa"), and the third syllable sounds like "thuh" (the "th" is soft, like in "the").
Which syllable is stressed in Repatha?
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The second syllable—PAH—is the stressed syllable. You say it louder and longer than the other two: reh-**PAH**-thuh. A common mistake is putting the stress on the first syllable, which would sound like REH-pah-thuh, but that's not correct.
How do you break Repatha into syllables?
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Repatha has three syllables: re-PA-tha. When you say it slowly, you pause slightly after each syllable: reh... PAH... thuh.
What are common mispronunciations of Repatha?
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People often stress the wrong syllable and say REH-pah-thuh instead of reh-PAH-thuh. Some also mispronounce the ending as "uh" that sounds too much like "uh" alone—remember the "th" sound is important at the end. The most common mistake is forgetting that the second syllable should be loud and clear: **PAH**.
Can you use Repatha in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The patient's doctor prescribed Repatha to help lower cholesterol levels that weren't responding to other treatments." Another example: "When taking Repatha, it's important to understand how to pronounce the medication name correctly when talking to your pharmacist or healthcare provider."
Is there a short form or abbreviation for Repatha?
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Repatha is usually just called by its brand name, Repatha—there's no common abbreviation used in everyday conversation. The generic name is evolocumab (pronounced eh-VOL-oh-koo-mab), but most people refer to it by the brand name Repatha.
How do you say the generic name for Repatha?
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The generic name is evolocumab, pronounced eh-VOL-oh-koo-mab. The stress is on the second syllable: eh-**VOL**-oh-koo-mab. It's longer and more complicated than the brand name Repatha, so many people prefer to use "Repatha" in conversation.