How to Pronounce Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

dye-fen-HYE-dra-meen
IPA: /djɛ.fɛn.ˈhjɛ.dræ.miːn/
Brand name: Benadryl
dye fen HYE dra meen
Diphenhydramine is pronounced dye-fen-HYE-dra-meen

How do you pronounce Diphenhydramine?

Diphenhydramine is pronounced “dye-fen-HYE-dra-meen”. It has 5 syllables: dye ‑ fen ‑ hye ‑ dra ‑ meen. The stress falls on the third syllable, “hye”.

How many syllables are in Diphenhydramine?

Diphenhydramine has 5 syllables: dye ‑ fen ‑ hye ‑ dra ‑ meen.

What does Diphenhydramine mean?

Allergies, insomnia. Allergies, insomnia, motion sickness

Word Parts

prefix di- two/double
suffix -amine amine compound

Common Mispronunciations

With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: dye-fen-HYE-dra-meen. Stress falls on syllable 3 (HYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Allergies, insomnia, motion sickness

Master Diphenhydramine and 1,100+ More

Practice pronunciation with AI feedback, flashcards, and spaced repetition.

Download on App Store