This is the 71st episode in my drug pronunciation series. In this episode, I divide Dupixent and dupilumab into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com.

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Note: we don't cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations.

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Dupixent = DU-pix-ent

DU, like dual
pix, like pixel
ent, like [part of] the last syllable of the word, president
Emphasize DU
Written Pronunciation Source: Dupixent's Patient information on the Regeneron's Website https://www.regeneron.com/downloads/dupixent_ppi.pdf (accessed 1-5-26)
Spoken Pronunciation Example: Dupixent injection demonstration video - first 20 sec on dupixent.com (accessed 1-5-26) and Dupixent's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DUPIXENT (accessed 1-5-26)

dupilumab = doo-PIL-ue-mab

Du, like dual
PIL, like pillow
ue, like the letter in the alphabet, "U'
mab, which is the stem for monoclonal antibodies
Emphasize PIL
Written pronunciation source: USP Dictionary Online and MedlinePlus.gov
Spoken Pronunciation Examples: Podcast episodes on Dupixent's YouTube channel (in the first 20 sec) and Dupixent injection demonstration video - in the first 20 sec on dupixent.com.

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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).

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