How to pronounce gabapentin
Say it like GAB-uh-pen-tin. Gabapentin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAB).
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- GAB
- uh
- pen
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gabapentin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gabapentin
American and British speakers say gabapentin in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæbəˌpɛntɪn/ in the US and /ˈɡæbəˌpɛntɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAB-uh-pen-tin.
What does gabapentin mean?
- An anticonvulsant drug C₉H₁₇NO₂ structurally related to gamma-aminobutyric acid that is administered orally as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures.
Where does gabapentin come from?
From GABA + pent(yl) + -in.
Questions about saying gabapentin
How do you pronounce gabapentin?
Say GAB-uh-pen-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæbəˌpɛntɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡæbəˌpɛntɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gabapentin?
Gabapentin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAB). Broken into parts: GAB · uh · pen · tin.
Do Americans and Brits say gabapentin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæbəˌpɛntɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɡæbəˌpɛntɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.