How to Pronounce Fentanyl

To pronounce "fentanyl", say FENT-anyl — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛntənɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈfɛntənɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fentanyl”

"fentanyl" has 2 syllables: fent-anyl. It rhymes with centinel and sentinel, if that helps it stick.

What does fentanyl mean?

noun

  1. A particularly powerful opioid narcotic painkiller, N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide.

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Words that rhyme with fentanyl

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centinelsentinel

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fentanyl"?▾

"Fentanyl" has 2 syllables: fent · anyl.

What is the IPA transcription of "fentanyl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fentanyl" is /ˈfɛntənɪl/.

What does "fentanyl" mean?▾

Fentanyl: A particularly powerful opioid narcotic painkiller, N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide.

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