About this episode
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 If you know someone who would like to learn how to say liraglutide, Victoza, or Saxenda, please share this episode with them. Subscribe for all future episodes. This podcast is on all major podcast players and YouTube. Popular links are below. ?? Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/42yqXOG Spotify https:/
