How to pronounce phentolamine
Say it like fen-TOL-uh-meen. Phentolamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- fen
- TOL
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phentolamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phentolamine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fen-TOL-uh-meen.
What does phentolamine mean?
- A synthetic compound used as a vasodilator, especially in certain cases of hypertension.
Where does phentolamine come from?
From phen(ol) + tol(yl) + amine.
Words that rhyme with phentolamine
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Questions about saying phentolamine
How do you pronounce phentolamine?
Say fen-TOL-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /fɛnˈtɑləˌmin/. In British English it is /fɛnˈtɒləmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phentolamine?
Phentolamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: fen · TOL · uh · meen.
Is phentolamine 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 /fɛnˈtɒləmiːn/ (fen-TOL-uh-meen).