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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