How to pronounce terbinafine
Say it like ter-BIN-uh-feen. Terbinafine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIN).
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- ter
- BIN
- uh
- feen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terbinafine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of terbinafine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tuh-BIN-uh-feen.
What does terbinafine mean?
- A synthetic allylamine antifungal drug that is highly lipophilic, used in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₂₅N·HCl orally in the treatment of onychomycosis and topically in the treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and athlete's foot.
Where does terbinafine come from?
Probably from ter(t-)b(utyl) + -yne + naph(thalene) + -ine.
Questions about saying terbinafine
How do you pronounce terbinafine?
Say ter-BIN-uh-feen. The American pronunciation is /tɚˈbɪnəˌfin/. In British English it is /təˈbɪnəˌfiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terbinafine?
Terbinafine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIN). Broken into parts: ter · BIN · uh · feen.
Is terbinafine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /təˈbɪnəˌfiːn/ (tuh-BIN-uh-feen).