How to Pronounce Dantrolene (Dantrium)
DAN-troe-leen
IPA: /ˈdæn.trɒɛ.liːn/
Brand name: Dantrium
DAN
troe
leen
Dantrolene is pronounced DAN-troe-leen
How do you pronounce Dantrolene?
Dantrolene is pronounced “DAN-troe-leen”. It has 3 syllables: dan ‑ troe ‑ leen. The stress falls on the first syllable, “dan”.
How many syllables are in Dantrolene?
Dantrolene has 3 syllables: dan ‑ troe ‑ leen.
What does Dantrolene mean?
Malignant hyperthermia, spasticity. Acute musculoskeletal spasm
Word Parts
root
dantr-
hydantoin derivative
suffix
-olene
skeletal muscle relaxant (ryanodine receptor)
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "DAN-tro-LEEN" — stress on DAN: DAN-troe-leen
Where You'll Encounter This
Acute musculoskeletal spasm. Relieves acute musculoskeletal spasm. Usually prescribed short-term.
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