How to pronounce guaifenesin
Say it like gwy-FEN-ih-sin. Guaifenesin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- gwy
- FEN
- ih
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guaifenesin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gwyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guaifenesin
American and British speakers say guaifenesin in essentially the same way: /ɡwaɪˈfɛnɪsɪn/ in the US and /ɡwaɪˈfɛnɪsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: gwy-FEN-ih-sin.
What does guaifenesin mean?
- Glyceryl guaiacolate, an expectorant drug used to assist the expectoration of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.
Questions about saying guaifenesin
How do you pronounce guaifenesin?
Say gwy-FEN-ih-sin. The American pronunciation is /ɡwaɪˈfɛnɪsɪn/. In British English it is /ɡwaɪˈfɛnɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guaifenesin?
Guaifenesin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: gwy · FEN · ih · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say guaifenesin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡwaɪˈfɛnɪsɪn/ and the British form is /ɡwaɪˈfɛnɪsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.