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How to Pronounce Acetaminophen/6-syl/
/əˌsiː.tə.ˈmɪn.ə.fən/
From Greek-rooted chemical name: *para-acetylaminophenol*. Known as *paracetamol* in British English.
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Common mistakes 1 variants
a - ce - TA
- min - o - phen
əˌsiː.tə.ˈmɪn.ə.fən — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen is pronounced /əˌsiː.tə.ˈmɪn.ə.fən/ — "a-ce-TA-min-o-phen" with primary stress on the third syllable.
How many syllables are in Acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen has 6 syllables: a-ce-TA-min-o-phen. Stress falls on the third syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Acetaminophen?
The third syllable — "TA" — carries primary stress: /əˌsiː.tə.ˈmɪn.ə.fən/.
Where does the word Acetaminophen come from?
Acetaminophen is a Greek loanword — From Greek-rooted chemical name: *para-acetylaminophenol*. Known as *paracetamol* in British English..
Is Acetaminophen pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Acetaminophen is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Acetaminophen?
Break the word into 6 syllables and exaggerate each: A—CE—TA—MIN—O—PHEN. Stress the third syllable loudly.