How to pronounce methylphenidate
Say it like meth-ul-FEN-ih-dayt. Methylphenidate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEN).
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- meth
- ul
- FEN
- ih
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methylphenidate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep 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.
- daytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of methylphenidate
American and British speakers say methylphenidate in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛθəlˈfɛnɪˌdeɪt/ in the US and /ˌmɛθəlˈfɛnɪˌdeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: meth-ul-FEN-ih-dayt.
What does methylphenidate mean?
- A stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, better known by the trade name Ritalin
Questions about saying methylphenidate
How do you pronounce methylphenidate?
Say meth-ul-FEN-ih-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛθəlˈfɛnɪˌdeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmɛθəlˈfɛnɪˌdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methylphenidate?
Methylphenidate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEN). Broken into parts: meth · ul · FEN · ih · dayt.
Do Americans and Brits say methylphenidate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛθəlˈfɛnɪˌdeɪt/ and the British form is /ˌmɛθəlˈfɛnɪˌdeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.