How to Pronounce Azathioprine
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Azathioprine Pronunciation
az-a-THY-oh-preen
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
az
a
THY
stress here
oh
preen
5 syllables
What is Azathioprine?
Azathioprine is used with other medications to prevent transplant rejection (attack of the transplanted organ by the immune system) in people who received kidney transplants. It is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function) when other medications and treatments have not helped. Azathioprine is in a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by decreasing the activity of the body
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Azathioprine
How do you pronounce azathioprine?
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Azathioprine is pronounced az-a-THY-oh-preen. The stressed syllable is THY, which you say with more emphasis and a longer sound than the other parts. Think of it like "az" (like the letter Z) + "uh" + "THY" (rhymes with "my") + "oh" + "preen" (like the word "preen").
How many syllables does azathioprine have?
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Azathioprine has five syllables: az-a-THI-o-prine. When you say it slowly, you can hear each syllable clearly, but when you say it at normal speed, some syllables blend together.
Which syllable is stressed in azathioprine?
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The third syllable, THY, is the stressed syllable in azathioprine. You should say this syllable louder and hold it a bit longer than the others: az-a-THY-oh-preen.
What is a common mispronunciation of azathioprine?
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A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable—people sometimes say az-AH-thee-oh-preen (stressing the second syllable) or az-a-thee-OH-preen (stressing the fourth syllable). The correct way is az-a-THY-oh-preen, with the stress on THY.
How should I break azathioprine into parts when saying it?
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Break it into five clear parts: az + a + THY + o + prine. If you say each part separately first, then blend them together faster, you'll get the right pronunciation. The key is making sure THY gets the strongest emphasis.
Is there a short form or abbreviation for azathioprine?
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Yes, azathioprine is often abbreviated as AZA in medical writing. You would say this as "A-Z-A" (spelling out each letter) or sometimes just call it by its full name in conversation.
Can you use azathioprine in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The patient's medication list includes azathioprine, which the doctor prescribed last month." This sentence shows how you might hear or use the word in a medical setting or conversation.