How to Pronounce Phenacetin

To pronounce "phenacetin", say PHEN-ac-et-in — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PHEN-ac-et-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “phenacetin”

"phenacetin" has 4 syllables: phen-ac-et-in.

What does phenacetin mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of analgesic and antipyretic drugs derived from acetanilide.
  2. A specific antipyretic drug, also called acetophenetidin, with the formula C10H13NO2 used from 1887 to the 1980s when it was withdrawn due to saftey concerns.

Synonyms

acetophenetidinacetophenetidine

Related words

acetophenetidinacetphenetidinphenacetineacetphenetidineacetanilidphenalginacetophenetidineacetanilide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phenacetin"?▾

"Phenacetin" has 4 syllables: phen · ac · et · in.

What does "phenacetin" mean?▾

Phenacetin: Any of a class of analgesic and antipyretic drugs derived from acetanilide.

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