How to Pronounce Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
sye-klo-BEN-za-preen
IPA: /sjɛ.klɒ.ˈbɛn.zæ.priːn/
Brand name: Flexeril
sye
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Cyclobenzaprine is pronounced sye-klo-BEN-za-preen
How do you pronounce Cyclobenzaprine?
Cyclobenzaprine is pronounced “sye-klo-BEN-za-preen”. It has 5 syllables: sye ‑ klo ‑ ben ‑ za ‑ preen. The stress falls on the third syllable, “ben”.
How many syllables are in Cyclobenzaprine?
Cyclobenzaprine has 5 syllables: sye ‑ klo ‑ ben ‑ za ‑ preen.
What does Cyclobenzaprine mean?
Cyclobenzaprine is a centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant structurally related to tricyclic antidepressants. It is used for short-term relief of muscle spasm and associated pain.
Word Parts
prefix
cyclo-
cyclic/ring structure
Common Mispronunciations
Often mangled as "sike-lo-BEN-za-preen" — starts "sye-klo": sye-klo-BEN-za-preen
Where You'll Encounter This
Acute muscle spasm. Relieves acute musculoskeletal spasm. Usually prescribed short-term.
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