How to Pronounce Velpatasvir
vel-PAT-as-veer
IPA: /vɛl.ˈpæt.æs.vɪr/
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Velpatasvir is pronounced vel-PAT-as-veer
How do you pronounce Velpatasvir?
Velpatasvir is pronounced “vel-PAT-as-veer”. It has 4 syllables: vel ‑ pat ‑ as ‑ veer. The stress falls on the second syllable, “pat”.
How many syllables are in Velpatasvir?
Velpatasvir has 4 syllables: vel ‑ pat ‑ as ‑ veer.
What does Velpatasvir mean?
Velpatasvir is a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitor used in combination with sofosbuvir (brand: Epclusa) to treat all major HCV genotypes 1 through 6. It achieves high sustained virologic response (SVR) rates exceeding 95% and is considered a pan-genotypic cure regimen.
Word Parts
suffix-asvirHCV NS5A inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (PAT) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Chronic hepatitis C treatment across all genotypes. Used as sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (Epclusa) for 12-week cure regimens in treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients.
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