How to pronounce varenicline
Say it like vuh-REN-ih-klin. Varenicline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN).
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- vuh
- REN
- ih
- klin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varenicline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- klinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of varenicline
American and British speakers say varenicline in essentially the same way: /vəˈrɛnɪklɪn/ in the US and /vəˈrɛnɪklɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-REN-ih-klin.
What does varenicline mean?
- A drug taken orally in the form of its tartrate C₁₃H₁₃N₃·C₄H₆O₆ as an aid to stop smoking. It binds to nicotinic cell receptors to block the activity of nicotine while also acting as an agonist to reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It is marketed under the trademark Chantix.
Where does varenicline come from?
From vare- (of unknown origin) + -nicline (“nicotinic cholinergic receptor agonist”).
Questions about saying varenicline
How do you pronounce varenicline?
Say vuh-REN-ih-klin. The American pronunciation is /vəˈrɛnɪklɪn/. In British English it is /vəˈrɛnɪklɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varenicline?
Varenicline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN). Broken into parts: vuh · REN · ih · klin.
Do Americans and Brits say varenicline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈrɛnɪklɪn/ and the British form is /vəˈrɛnɪklɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.