How to Pronounce Celecoxib
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Celecoxib Pronunciation
seh-leh-KOK-sib
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
seh
leh
KOK
stress here
sib
4 syllables
What is Celecoxib?
Celecoxib is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Celecoxib is also used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (a type of arthritis that affects children) in children 2 years of age and older. Celecoxib is also used to treat painful menstru
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Celecoxib
How do you pronounce celecoxib?
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Celecoxib is pronounced seh-leh-KOK-sib. Break it into four syllables: seh-leh-KOK-sib. The stress falls on the third syllable, KOK, which should be said louder and longer than the others.
What is the stressed syllable in celecoxib?
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The stressed syllable is KOK, the third part of the word. A common mistake is stressing the first syllable (SEH-leh-kok-sib) or the last syllable (seh-leh-kok-SIB), but the correct emphasis is on KOK in the middle.
How many syllables does celecoxib have?
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Celecoxib has four syllables: seh-leh-KOK-sib. Saying each syllable clearly and slowly can help you get the pronunciation right.
What is a common mispronunciation of celecoxib?
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People often say sel-eh-COX-ib or cel-eh-cox-IB, but the correct way is seh-leh-KOK-sib with the stress on the third syllable. The first syllable should sound like 'seh' (rhymes with 'bet'), not 'sel.'
How should I sound out each part of celecoxib?
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Say it like this: 'seh' (like the letter 'S'), then 'leh' (like 'let' without the 't'), then 'KOK' (rhymes with 'clock'), then 'sib' (like 'sib' in 'sibling'). Put them together with stress on KOK: seh-leh-KOK-sib.
Can you use celecoxib in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor discussed celecoxib as one possible medication option during our appointment." This shows how you might hear or say the word in a medical conversation.
Is celecoxib a brand name or a generic name?
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Celecoxib is a generic medication name. You might also hear it referred to by its brand name, but for pronunciation purposes, focus on saying the generic name correctly: seh-leh-KOK-sib.