How to pronounce benzocaine
Say it like BEN-zuh-kayn. Benzocaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- zuh
- kayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzocaine 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.
- kaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of benzocaine
American and British speakers say benzocaine in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnzəˌkeɪn/ in the US and /ˈbɛnzəˌkeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-zuh-kayn.
What does benzocaine mean?
- A local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever.
Where does benzocaine come from?
From benzo(ate) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).
Questions about saying benzocaine
How do you pronounce benzocaine?
Say BEN-zuh-kayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnzəˌkeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnzəˌkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzocaine?
Benzocaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · zuh · kayn.
Do Americans and Brits say benzocaine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnzəˌkeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnzəˌkeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.