How to pronounce fosphenytoin
Say it like fos-fuh-NIT-oh-in. Fosphenytoin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIT).
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- fos
- fuh
- NIT
- oh
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fosphenytoin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fosphenytoin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- 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: fos-fuh-NIT-oh-in.
What does fosphenytoin mean?
- A water-soluble phenytoin prodrug used only in hospitals for the treatment of epileptic seizures.
Where does fosphenytoin come from?
From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + phenytoin.
Questions about saying fosphenytoin
How do you pronounce fosphenytoin?
Say fos-fuh-NIT-oh-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑsfəˈnɪtoʊɪn/. In British English it is /ˌfɒsfəˈnɪtəʊɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fosphenytoin?
Fosphenytoin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIT). Broken into parts: fos · fuh · NIT · oh · in.
Is fosphenytoin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌfɒsfəˈnɪtəʊɪn/ (fos-fuh-NIT-oh-in).