How to pronounce benzathine
Say it like BEN-zuh-theen. Benzathine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- zuh
- theen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzathine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of benzathine
American and British speakers say benzathine in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnzəˌθin/ in the US and /ˈbɛnzəˌθiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-zuh-theen.
What does benzathine mean?
- A diamine used in some medications to stabilize penicillin.
Where does benzathine come from?
From benz(yl)a(mino) + (e)th(ane) + -ine.
Questions about saying benzathine
How do you pronounce benzathine?
Say BEN-zuh-theen. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnzəˌθin/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnzəˌθiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzathine?
Benzathine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · zuh · theen.
Do Americans and Brits say benzathine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnzəˌθin/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnzəˌθiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.