How to Pronounce Benzonatate

ben-ZOE-na-tate
IPA: /bɛn.ˈzɒɛ.næ.tætɛ/
ben ZOE na tate
Benzonatate is pronounced ben-ZOE-na-tate

How do you pronounce Benzonatate?

Benzonatate is pronounced “ben-ZOE-na-tate”. It has 4 syllables: ben ‑ zoe ‑ na ‑ tate. The stress falls on the second syllable, “zoe”.

How many syllables are in Benzonatate?

Benzonatate has 4 syllables: ben ‑ zoe ‑ na ‑ tate.

What does Benzonatate mean?

Cough suppression

Word Parts

prefix benzo- benzoyl group
suffix -natate local anesthetic-type antitussive

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (ZOE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Cough suppression. Suppresses cough reflex for symptomatic relief.

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