How to pronounce fentanyl
Say it like FEN-tuh-nahl. Fentanyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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US American/ˈfɛntənɑl/FEN-tuh-nahl
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- FEN
- tuh
- nahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fentanyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- nahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does fentanyl mean?
noun
- A synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic, C₂₂H₂₈N₂O, with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate, C₂₂H₂₈N₂O·C₆H₈O₇, is administered orally or parenterally (as by intravenous or epidural injection); N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-ph
Where does fentanyl come from?
From phen(yle)th(yl) + anil(ide).
Questions about saying fentanyl
How do you pronounce fentanyl?
Say FEN-tuh-nahl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛntənɑl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fentanyl?
Fentanyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · tuh · nahl.