How to pronounce paroxetine
Say it like puh-ROK-suh-teen. Paroxetine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK).
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- puh
- ROK
- suh
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paroxetine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paroxetine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: puh-ROK-suh-teen.
What does paroxetine mean?
- An antidepressant that is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and is also used for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Questions about saying paroxetine
How do you pronounce paroxetine?
Say puh-ROK-suh-teen. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɑksəˌtin/. In British English it is /pəˈrɒksətiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paroxetine?
Paroxetine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK). Broken into parts: puh · ROK · suh · teen.
Is paroxetine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pəˈrɒksətiːn/ (puh-ROK-suh-teen).