How to pronounce phenelzine
Say it like FEN-ul-zeen. Phenelzine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- ul
- zeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenelzine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zeenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phenelzine
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: fih-NEL-zeen.
What does phenelzine mean?
- A synthetic compound used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
Where does phenelzine come from?
Blend of phene(thy)l + hydrazine.
Questions about saying phenelzine
How do you pronounce phenelzine?
Say FEN-ul-zeen. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛnəlˌzin/. In British English it is /fɪˈnɛlziːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenelzine?
Phenelzine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · ul · zeen.
Is phenelzine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /fɪˈnɛlziːn/ (fih-NEL-zeen).