How to Pronounce Apremilast
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Apremilast Pronunciation
a-PREM-ih-last
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
a
PREM
stress here
ih
last
4 syllables
What is Apremilast?
Apremilast is used to treat psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling and scales on the skin). plaque psoriasis (skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body). ulcers in the mouth in people with Behcet's syndrome (a disorder that causes blood vessel swelling in the body). Apremilast is in a class of medications called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in the body that cause inflamm
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Apremilast
How do you pronounce apremilast?
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Apremilast is pronounced a-PREM-ih-last. The stress falls on the second syllable (PREM), which you say a bit louder and longer than the others. It rhymes roughly with "a PREM-ee-last" if you break it into parts.
How many syllables does apremilast have?
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Apremilast has four syllables: a-PREM-ih-last. Each syllable is short and clear when you say them one after another.
Which syllable do you stress when saying apremilast?
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You stress the second syllable: PREM. Say it like "uh-PREM-uh-last," where PREM gets the emphasis and the other syllables are quieter.
What's a common mispronunciation of apremilast?
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Many people accidentally stress the first or third syllable, saying "AP-rem-ih-last" or "a-prem-ih-LAST." The correct way is to put the stress on the second syllable: a-PREM-ih-last.
How do you break apremilast into parts when saying it slowly?
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Say it in four clear parts: a (like the letter A) - PREM (rhymes with "hem") - ih (a short sound like in "sit") - last (rhymes with "fast"). Then speed it up to normal pace.
Can you use apremilast in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The patient's dermatologist discussed apremilast as one of the medication options during their appointment." This shows how you'd use the word in a medical conversation.
Is there a short way to say or write apremilast?
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Apremilast is typically written out in full and doesn't have a widely used abbreviation or nickname in medical settings. Doctors and pharmacists usually say the complete word.
What kind of medical term is apremilast?
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Apremilast is a medication name (generic name) used in dermatology. It's a specific drug, not a disease or condition, so it's always capitalized when used as a proper name in medical contexts.