How to Pronounce Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
sul-fa-SAL-a-zeen
IPA: /sʌl.fæ.ˈsæl.æ.ziːn/
Brand name: Azulfidine
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Sulfasalazine is pronounced sul-fa-SAL-a-zeen
How do you pronounce Sulfasalazine?
Sulfasalazine is pronounced “sul-fa-SAL-a-zeen”. It has 5 syllables: sul ‑ fa ‑ sal ‑ a ‑ zeen. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sal”.
How many syllables are in Sulfasalazine?
Sulfasalazine has 5 syllables: sul ‑ fa ‑ sal ‑ a ‑ zeen.
What does Sulfasalazine mean?
Sulfasalazine is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) and 5-aminosalicylate used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis. It reduces joint inflammation and intestinal inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and folate metabolism in bacteria.
Word Parts
prefixsulfa-sulfur-containing
suffix-azinephenothiazine derivative
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: sul-fa-SAL-a-zeen. Stress falls on syllable 3 (SAL) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis. Slows disease progression, reduces joint erosion, and controls intestinal inflammation. Monitored with CBC and LFTs.
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