How to pronounce phenylephrine
Say it like fen-uh-LEF-reen. Phenylephrine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEF).
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- fen
- uh
- LEF
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenylephrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- reenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phenylephrine
American and British speakers say phenylephrine in essentially the same way: /ˌfɛnəˈlɛfrin/ in the US and /ˌfiːnaɪˈlɛfrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: fee-ny-LEF-rin.
What does phenylephrine mean?
- An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂.
Where does phenylephrine come from?
Blend of phenyl + epinephrine.
Questions about saying phenylephrine
How do you pronounce phenylephrine?
Say fen-uh-LEF-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɛnəˈlɛfrin/. In British English it is /ˌfiːnaɪˈlɛfrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenylephrine?
Phenylephrine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEF). Broken into parts: fen · uh · LEF · reen.
Do Americans and Brits say phenylephrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfɛnəˈlɛfrin/ and the British form is /ˌfiːnaɪˈlɛfrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.