How to Pronounce "Acetaminophen"
Hard
IPA
əˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfɛn
Syllables:
a·cet·a·min·o·phen
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What does "Acetaminophen" mean?
nounA common over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer, sold as Tylenol in the US.
Example:
"I took some acetaminophen to relieve my headache."
Origin of "Acetaminophen"
From acetic + amino + phenol, describing its chemical structure.
How to Say "Acetaminophen"
🗣️ Step by Step
Uh-SEE-tuh-MIN-uh-fen. Stress the MIN syllable for emphasis.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'uh-SET-uh-min-uh-fen' due to the similar appearance to other English words.
💬 Example
I took some acetaminophen to relieve my headache.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen is pronounced əˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfɛn. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Acetaminophen hard to pronounce?
Acetaminophen is considered hard to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is əˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfɛn.