How to pronounce tadalafil
Say it like tuh-DAL-uh-fil. Tadalafil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL).
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- tuh
- DAL
- uh
- fil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tadalafil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- filKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tadalafil
American and British speakers say tadalafil in essentially the same way: /təˈdæləfɪl/ in the US and /təˈdæləfɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-DAL-uh-fil.
What does tadalafil mean?
- A drug, C₂₂H₁₉N₃O₄, that is used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia and functions similarly to sildenafil. It is marketed under the trademark Cialis.
Questions about saying tadalafil
How do you pronounce tadalafil?
Say tuh-DAL-uh-fil. The American pronunciation is /təˈdæləfɪl/. In British English it is /təˈdæləfɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tadalafil?
Tadalafil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL). Broken into parts: tuh · DAL · uh · fil.
Do Americans and Brits say tadalafil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈdæləfɪl/ and the British form is /təˈdæləfɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.