How to pronounce acetaminophen
Say it like uh-see-tuh-MIN-uh-fun. Acetaminophen has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MIN).
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- uh
- see
- tuh
- MIN
- uh
- fun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetaminophen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- funKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acetaminophen
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-see-tuh-MIN-uh-fun.
What does acetaminophen mean?
- A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.
Where does acetaminophen come from?
A shortening of the chemical name para-acetylaminophenol.
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Questions about saying acetaminophen
How do you pronounce acetaminophen?
Say uh-see-tuh-MIN-uh-fun. The American pronunciation is /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/. In British English it is /əˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MIN). Broken into parts: uh · see · tuh · MIN · uh · fun.
Is acetaminophen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfən/ (uh-see-tuh-MIN-uh-fun).