How to pronounce alfentanil
Say it like al-FEN-tuh-nil. Alfentanil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- al
- FEN
- tuh
- nil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alfentanil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alfentanil
American and British speakers say alfentanil in essentially the same way: /ælˈfɛntəˌnɪl/ in the US and /ælˈfɛntəˌnɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-FEN-tuh-nil.
What does alfentanil mean?
- A synthetic short-acting opioid with analgesic and local anesthesia enhancing activity.
Where does alfentanil come from?
Probably from (tetr)a(zo)l(e) + -fentanil (“opioid receptor agonist, analgesic”).
Questions about saying alfentanil
How do you pronounce alfentanil?
Say al-FEN-tuh-nil. The American pronunciation is /ælˈfɛntəˌnɪl/. In British English it is /ælˈfɛntəˌnɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alfentanil?
Alfentanil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: al · FEN · tuh · nil.
Do Americans and Brits say alfentanil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈfɛntəˌnɪl/ and the British form is /ælˈfɛntəˌnɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.