How to pronounce promethazine
Say it like proh-METH-uh-zeen. Promethazine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH).
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- proh
- METH
- uh
- zeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promethazine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 promethazine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-METH-uh-zeen.
What does promethazine mean?
- A first-generation H₁ receptor antagonist derived from phenothiazine, used as antihistamine and antiemetic medication with strong sedative effects.
Where does promethazine come from?
From pro(p)- + meth- + (phenothi)azine.
Questions about saying promethazine
How do you pronounce promethazine?
Say proh-METH-uh-zeen. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈmɛθəˌzin/. In British English it is /prəʊˈmɛθəziːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promethazine?
Promethazine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH). Broken into parts: proh · METH · uh · zeen.
Is promethazine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈmɛθəziːn/ (proh-METH-uh-zeen).