How to Pronounce Phenylephrine

To pronounce "phenylephrine", say PHENYL-ephr-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

phenylephrine

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Letters

/ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phenylephrine”

"phenylephrine" has 4 syllables: phenyl-ephr-in-e.

What does phenylephrine mean?

noun

  1. An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C9H13NO2.

Synonyms

phenylephedrine

Related words

norepinephrinehydrochloridephenylephedrineneosynephrinepseudoephedrinephenylpropanolaminenorephedrinephenoxybenzamine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phenylephrine"?▾

"Phenylephrine" has 4 syllables: phenyl · ephr · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "phenylephrine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phenylephrine" is /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹiːn/.

What does "phenylephrine" mean?▾

Phenylephrine: An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C9H13NO2.

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