How to Pronounce Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
dex-troe-meth-OR-fan
IPA: /dɛks.trɒɛ.mɛθ.ˈɔːr.fæn/
Brand name: Delsym
dex
troe
meth
OR
fan
Dextromethorphan is pronounced dex-troe-meth-OR-fan
How do you pronounce Dextromethorphan?
Dextromethorphan is pronounced “dex-troe-meth-OR-fan”. It has 5 syllables: dex ‑ troe ‑ meth ‑ or ‑ fan. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “or”.
How many syllables are in Dextromethorphan?
Dextromethorphan has 5 syllables: dex ‑ troe ‑ meth ‑ or ‑ fan.
What does Dextromethorphan mean?
Cough suppression
Word Parts
prefix
dextro-
right-rotating isomer (D-)
suffix
-orphan
opioid analgesic
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: dex-troe-meth-OR-fan. Stress falls on syllable 4 (OR) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Cough suppression. Suppresses cough reflex for symptomatic relief.
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