How do you say liraglutide? (Pronunciation Series Episode 52)

As we work our way through the alphabet from A to Z in my drug pronunciation series, we’re on the letter “L.” Disclaimer: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just drug names.

 

In this episode, I’ll divide liraglutide, Victoza, and Saxenda into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. Written pronunciations are helpful, so you’ll find all three below and in the show notes for episode 324 on thepharmacistsvoice.com. Once you’ve listened to this episode, practice saying liraglutide, Victoza, and Saxenda. Repetition is the key to mastery.

 

Thank you for listening to episode 324 of The Pharmacist’s Voice ® Podcast. The FULL show notes (including all links) are on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast.  Select episode 324.

 

Liraglutide = LIR a GLOO tide 

• LIR, like a Learjet
• Uh, which is a short “A” sound or a schwa “A” sound. 
• GLOO, like the sticky substance we use to stick two things together
• And tide, like the ocean tide

• Sources: Novo Nordisk Customer Service, MedlinePlus, and drugs.com 

 

Victoza = VIC-tow-za 

• VIC, like Victor
• Tow, like a tow truck
• And za, like pizza

• Emphasize VIC
• Sources: Novo Nordisk Customer Service, drugs.com, and the FDA’s website 

 

Saxenda = sax en duh

• Sax, like a saxophone
• En, like the letter “N” in the alphabet
• Duh, which is an interjection we use in the US to mean, “Isn’t it obvious?!” For example, if someone told you, “Water is wet,” you might say, “Duh! Water IS wet.” 🙄

• I emphasize the middle syllable “en,” but no syllable is emphasized in the literature. 
• Sources: Novo Nordisk Customer Service, drugs.com, and the FDA’s website

 

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Host Background: Kim Newlove has been an Ohio pharmacist since 2001 (BS Pharm, Chem Minor). Her experience includes hospital, retail, compounding, and behavioral health. She is also an author, voice actor (medical narrator and audiobook narrator), podcast host, and consultant (audio production and podcasting). 

 

Links from this episode 

Novo Nordisk Customer Service https://www.novonordisk.com

Liraglutide on drugs.com (click and listen) https://www.drugs.com/liraglutide.html