How to pronounce nomifensine
Say it like noh-mih-FEN-seen. Nomifensine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEN).
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- noh
- mih
- FEN
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nomifensine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nomifensine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-mih-FEN-seen.
What does nomifensine mean?
- A norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor once investigated as an antidepressant.
Questions about saying nomifensine
How do you pronounce nomifensine?
Say noh-mih-FEN-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˌnoʊmɪˈfɛnsin/. In British English it is /ˌnəʊmɪˈfɛnsin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nomifensine?
Nomifensine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEN). Broken into parts: noh · mih · FEN · seen.
Is nomifensine 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 /ˌnəʊmɪˈfɛnsin/ (noh-mih-FEN-seen).