How to Pronounce Amitriptyline (Elavil)
a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen
IPA: /æ.miː.ˈtrɪp.tɪ.liːn/
Brand name: Elavil
a
mee
TRIP
ti
leen
Amitriptyline is pronounced a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen
How do you pronounce Amitriptyline?
Amitriptyline is pronounced “a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen”. It has 5 syllables: a ‑ mee ‑ trip ‑ ti ‑ leen. The stress falls on the third syllable, “trip”.
How many syllables are in Amitriptyline?
Amitriptyline has 5 syllables: a ‑ mee ‑ trip ‑ ti ‑ leen.
What does Amitriptyline mean?
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used for depression, neuropathic pain, migraine prophylaxis, and insomnia. It inhibits reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine.
Word Parts
root
tri-
three rings (tricyclic)
suffix
-ptyline
tricyclic antidepressant
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen. Stress falls on syllable 3 (TRIP) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Neuropathic pain, migraine prophylaxis
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