How to Pronounce Sunitinib
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Sunitinib Pronunciation
soo-NIH-tih-nib
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
soo
NIH
stress here
tih
nib
4 syllables
What is Sunitinib?
Sunitinib is used to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST; a type of tumor that grows in the stomach, intestine (bowel), or esophagus (tube that connects the throat with the stomach) in people with tumors that were not treated successfully with imatinib (Gleevec) or people who cannot take imatinib. Sunitinib is also used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC, a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the kidneys). Sunitinib is also used to help prevent the return of RCC in people
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Sunitinib
How do you pronounce sunitinib?
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Sunitinib is pronounced soo-NIH-tih-nib. The first syllable sounds like "sue," the second syllable gets the stress and sounds like "NIH" (rhymes with "nih" in "niche"), and the last two syllables are "tih-nib." Put it together and say it a bit like "sue-NIH-tih-nib" with emphasis on the second syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in sunitinib?
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The second syllable, "NIH," receives the stress in sunitinib. This means you say it a bit louder and longer than the other syllables: soo-**NIH**-tih-nib. A common mistake is stressing the first or last syllable instead, so remember to punch that second syllable.
How many syllables does sunitinib have?
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Sunitinib has four syllables: su-ni-ti-nib. Breaking it into parts like this can help you say the whole word more smoothly without rushing through it.
What are common mispronunciations of sunitinib?
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People often say "sun-ih-TIH-nib" (stressing the third syllable) or "SOO-nih-tih-nib" (stressing the first syllable), but both are incorrect. The right way is soo-**NIH**-tih-nib, with the stress firmly on that second syllable. Another common slip is saying "sun-ih-tin-ib," so keep in mind the "nib" ending is one syllable, not two.
Can you use sunitinib in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The oncologist discussed how sunitinib works as part of the treatment plan." You might also hear it in a sentence like, "The patient was prescribed sunitinib to help target specific cancer cells."
Is there a shorter way to say or write sunitinib?
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Sunitinib is usually just called by its full name in medical settings, though doctors might use the brand name Sutent in some cases. There isn't a common abbreviation, so you'll hear and read the full word "sunitinib" most of the time.
How do I remember how to pronounce sunitinib?
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A helpful trick is to remember "sue-NIH-tih-nib" by thinking of it as "sue" + "nib" with "NIH" getting the strong stress in the middle. Say it out loud a few times, putting extra emphasis on that second syllable, and it will stick with you pretty quickly.