How to pronounce mephenytoin
Say it like muh-FEN-ih-toh-in. Mephenytoin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- muh
- FEN
- ih
- toh
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mephenytoin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- tohGive this part a little weight. 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 mephenytoin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-FEN-ih-toh-in.
What does mephenytoin mean?
- An anticonvulsant drug C₁₂H₁₄N₂O₂.
Where does mephenytoin come from?
From me(thyl) + pheny(l) + -toin (“hydantoin derivative”).
Questions about saying mephenytoin
How do you pronounce mephenytoin?
Say muh-FEN-ih-toh-in. The American pronunciation is /məˈfɛnɪˌtoʊɪn/. In British English it is /məˈfɛnɪˌtəʊɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mephenytoin?
Mephenytoin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: muh · FEN · ih · toh · in.
Is mephenytoin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məˈfɛnɪˌtəʊɪn/ (muh-FEN-ih-toh-in).