How to Pronounce Benztropine (Cogentin)

BENZ-troe-peen
IPA: /ˈbɛnz.trɒɛ.piːn/
Brand name: Cogentin
BENZ troe peen
Benztropine is pronounced BENZ-troe-peen

How do you pronounce Benztropine?

Benztropine is pronounced “BENZ-troe-peen”. It has 3 syllables: benz ‑ troe ‑ peen. The stress falls on the first syllable, “benz”.

How many syllables are in Benztropine?

Benztropine has 3 syllables: benz ‑ troe ‑ peen.

What does Benztropine mean?

Parkinson's, EPS. COPD maintenance, urinary symptoms

Word Parts

prefix benz- benzyl group
root trop- tropane alkaloid
suffix -ine anticholinergic

Common Mispronunciations

Stress is on the first syllable (BENZ) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word. The ending "-pine" is often pronounced "peen", not "pine" as in the tree

Where You'll Encounter This

COPD maintenance, urinary symptoms. Blocks acetylcholine receptors. Used for COPD, overactive bladder, and movement disorders.

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