How to Pronounce Pembrolizumab
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Pembrolizumab Pronunciation
pem-broh-LIZ-yoo-mab
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
pem
broh
LIZ
stress here
yoo
mab
5 syllables
What is Pembrolizumab?
Pembrolizumab injection is used alone or with other drugs to treat a variety of solid tumor, soft tissue and blood cancers. Pembrolizumab injection is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It works by helping your immune system to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Pembrolizumab
How do you pronounce pembrolizumab?
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Pembrolizumab is pronounced pem-broh-LIZ-yoo-mab. Start with "pem" (like the letter P), then "broh" (rhymes with "go"), then "LIZ" (with emphasis), then "yoo" (like the letter U), and finish with "mab." The stress falls on the third syllable: LIZ.
How many syllables does pembrolizumab have?
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Pembrolizumab has five syllables: pem-bro-LIZ-u-mab. When you say it out loud, you'll hear five separate sounds or beats.
Which syllable in pembrolizumab do you stress?
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You stress the third syllable: LIZ. Say it like pem-broh-**LIZ**-yoo-mab, making "LIZ" louder and longer than the other syllables.
What's a common mispronunciation of pembrolizumab?
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Many people stress the first or last syllable by mistake, saying "**PEM**-broh-liz-yoo-mab" or "pem-broh-liz-yoo-**MAB**." The correct stress is always on the middle: pem-broh-**LIZ**-yoo-mab.
How should I break pembrolizumab into parts when saying it?
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Break it into five chunks: **pem** (like the letter) + **broh** (rhymes with "go") + **LIZ** (stressed) + **yoo** (like the letter U) + **mab** (like "cab" with an M). Saying each part separately first helps you get the full word right.
What is the short form or abbreviation for pembrolizumab?
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Pembrolizumab is sometimes shortened to just "pembro" (pronounced PEM-broh) in casual medical conversations. However, the full name pembrolizumab is more common in official settings.
Can you give me an example sentence using pembrolizumab?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The doctor discussed pembrolizumab as one of the treatment options during our appointment." This shows how the word might be used in a healthcare setting when talking about medications.
Is pembrolizumab hard to pronounce?
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Pembrolizumab looks harder than it is! Once you practice the five syllables and remember that **LIZ** gets the stress, it becomes much easier. Say it a few times out loud, and it will feel natural.