How to pronounce fluoxetine
Say it like floo-AK-suh-teen. Fluoxetine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- floo
- AK
- suh
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluoxetine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fluoxetine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: floo-OK-suh-teen.
What does fluoxetine mean?
- A synthetic compound which inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain and is taken to treat depression.
Where does fluoxetine come from?
From flu(oro)- + ox(y)- + t(oluene) + (am)ine.
Questions about saying fluoxetine
How do you pronounce fluoxetine?
Say floo-AK-suh-teen. The American pronunciation is /fluˈæksətin/. In British English it is /fluːˈɒksətiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluoxetine?
Fluoxetine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: floo · AK · suh · teen.
Is fluoxetine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fluːˈɒksətiːn/ (floo-OK-suh-teen).