How to Pronounce Acetaminophen

To pronounce "acetaminophen", say AC-et-am-in-oph-en — 6 syllables, IPA /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

13

Letters

/əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acetaminophen”

"acetaminophen" has 6 syllables: ac-et-am-in-oph-en.

What does acetaminophen mean?

noun

  1. A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.

Synonyms

para-acetylaminophenolparacetamoltylenol

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Related words

tylenolpanadoldatriltempraparacetamolhepatotoxicityoverdoseacetominophen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acetaminophen"?▾

"Acetaminophen" has 6 syllables: ac · et · am · in · oph · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "acetaminophen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acetaminophen" is /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/.

What does "acetaminophen" mean?▾

Acetaminophen: A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.

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