How to pronounce nefopam
Say it like NEF-uh-pam. Nefopam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nefopam. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NEF
- uh
- pam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nefopam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nefopam
American and British speakers say nefopam in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛfəpæm/ in the US and /ˈnɛfəpæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEF-uh-pam.
What does nefopam mean?
- A centrally-acting but non-opioid analgesic drug of the benzoxazocine class, developed in the early 1970s, used for pain relief.
Questions about saying nefopam
How do you pronounce nefopam?
Say NEF-uh-pam. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛfəpæm/. In British English it is /ˈnɛfəpæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nefopam?
Nefopam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEF). Broken into parts: NEF · uh · pam.
Do Americans and Brits say nefopam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛfəpæm/ and the British form is /ˈnɛfəpæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.