How to pronounce amitriptyline
Say it like am-ih-TRIP-tih-leen. Amitriptyline has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRIP).
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- am
- ih
- TRIP
- tih
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amitriptyline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amitriptyline
American and British speakers say amitriptyline in essentially the same way: /æmɪˈtrɪptɪlin/ in the US and /æmɪˈtrɪptɪliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-ih-TRIP-tih-leen.
What does amitriptyline mean?
- An antidepressant drug; a tablet containing this drug.
Where does amitriptyline come from?
From ami(no-) + tri- + (he)ptyl + -ine.
Questions about saying amitriptyline
How do you pronounce amitriptyline?
Say am-ih-TRIP-tih-leen. The American pronunciation is /æmɪˈtrɪptɪlin/. In British English it is /æmɪˈtrɪptɪliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amitriptyline?
Amitriptyline has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRIP). Broken into parts: am · ih · TRIP · tih · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say amitriptyline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmɪˈtrɪptɪlin/ and the British form is /æmɪˈtrɪptɪliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.