How to pronounce pentazocine
Say it like pen-TAZ-uh-seen. Pentazocine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAZ).
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- pen
- TAZ
- uh
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pentazocine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAZSay 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.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pentazocine
American and British speakers say pentazocine in essentially the same way: /pɛnˈtæzəsin/ in the US and /pɛnˈtæzəsin/ in the UK.
British respelling: pen-TAZ-uh-seen.
What does pentazocine mean?
- A synthetic compound that is a potent nonaddictive analgesic, often given during childbirth.
Where does pentazocine come from?
From pent(enyl) + -azocine (“narcotic antagonist/agonist”).
Questions about saying pentazocine
How do you pronounce pentazocine?
Say pen-TAZ-uh-seen. The American pronunciation is /pɛnˈtæzəsin/. In British English it is /pɛnˈtæzəsin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pentazocine?
Pentazocine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAZ). Broken into parts: pen · TAZ · uh · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say pentazocine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛnˈtæzəsin/ and the British form is /pɛnˈtæzəsin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.