How to pronounce benzonatate
Say it like ben-ZOH-nuh-tayt. Benzonatate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOH).
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- ben
- ZOH
- nuh
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzonatate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- benKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of benzonatate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ben-ZOH-nuh-tayt.
What does benzonatate mean?
- A particular kind of non-narcotic cough suppressant, taken orally.
Questions about saying benzonatate
How do you pronounce benzonatate?
Say ben-ZOH-nuh-tayt. The American pronunciation is /bɛnˈzoʊnəteɪt/. In British English it is /bɛnˈzəʊnəteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzonatate?
Benzonatate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ben · ZOH · nuh · tayt.
Is benzonatate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bɛnˈzəʊnəteɪt/ (ben-ZOH-nuh-tayt).