How to pronounce nefazodone
Say it like nuh-FAZ-uh-dohn. Nefazodone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAZ).
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- nuh
- FAZ
- uh
- dohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nefazodone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAZSay 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.
- dohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nefazodone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nuh-FAZ-uh-dohn.
What does nefazodone mean?
- A serotoninergic modulating antidepressant that is used in therapy of depression, aggressive behavior and panic disorder.
Where does nefazodone come from?
Probably blend of nef- (“alteration and inversion of phen(yl)”) + trazodone.
Questions about saying nefazodone
How do you pronounce nefazodone?
Say nuh-FAZ-uh-dohn. The American pronunciation is /nəˈfæzəˌdoʊn/. In British English it is /nəˈfæzəˌdəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nefazodone?
Nefazodone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAZ). Broken into parts: nuh · FAZ · uh · dohn.
Is nefazodone 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 /nəˈfæzəˌdəʊn/ (nuh-FAZ-uh-dohn).