How to pronounce carfentanil
Say it like kar-FEN-tuh-nil. Carfentanil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- kar
- FEN
- tuh
- nil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carfentanil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 carfentanil
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-FEN-tuh-nil.
What does carfentanil mean?
- A narcotic painkiller that is four orders of magnitude more potent than morphine, used for tranquilizing large animals and abused as a recreational drug.
Where does carfentanil come from?
From car(boxylate) + -fentanil (“opioid receptor agonist, analgesic”).
Questions about saying carfentanil
How do you pronounce carfentanil?
Say kar-FEN-tuh-nil. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈfɛntəˌnɪl/. In British English it is /kɑːˈfɛntənɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carfentanil?
Carfentanil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: kar · FEN · tuh · nil.
Is carfentanil pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɑːˈfɛntənɪl/ (kah-FEN-tuh-nil).