How to pronounce sufentanil
Say it like soo-FEN-tuh-nil. Sufentanil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- soo
- FEN
- tuh
- nil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sufentanil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 sufentanil
American and British speakers say sufentanil in essentially the same way: /suˈfɛntəˌnɪl/ in the US and /suːˈfɛntəˌnɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-FEN-tuh-nil.
What does sufentanil mean?
- An opioid analgesic that is administered intravenously in the form of its citrate C₂₂H₃₀N₂O₂S·C₆H₈O₇ as an anesthetic or an anesthetic adjuvant.
Where does sufentanil come from?
From su(lfur) + -fentanil (“opioid receptor agonist, analgesic”).
Questions about saying sufentanil
How do you pronounce sufentanil?
Say soo-FEN-tuh-nil. The American pronunciation is /suˈfɛntəˌnɪl/. In British English it is /suːˈfɛntəˌnɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sufentanil?
Sufentanil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: soo · FEN · tuh · nil.
Do Americans and Brits say sufentanil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /suˈfɛntəˌnɪl/ and the British form is /suːˈfɛntəˌnɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.