How to pronounce remifentanil
Say it like rem-ih-FEN-tuh-nil. Remifentanil has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEN).
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- rem
- ih
- FEN
- tuh
- nil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Remifentanil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- remGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of remifentanil
American and British speakers say remifentanil in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛmɪˈfɛntəˌnɪl/ in the US and /ˌrɛmɪˈfɛntəˌnɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rem-ih-FEN-tuh-nil.
What does remifentanil mean?
- A potent ultra short-acting synthetic opioid (trademark Ultiva) given to patients during surgery for pain relief and adjunctive to an anesthetic.
Questions about saying remifentanil
How do you pronounce remifentanil?
Say rem-ih-FEN-tuh-nil. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛmɪˈfɛntəˌnɪl/. In British English it is /ˌrɛmɪˈfɛntəˌnɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in remifentanil?
Remifentanil has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEN). Broken into parts: rem · ih · FEN · tuh · nil.
Do Americans and Brits say remifentanil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛmɪˈfɛntəˌnɪl/ and the British form is /ˌrɛmɪˈfɛntəˌnɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.