How to Pronounce Guanfacine (Intuniv)
GWAN-fa-seen
IPA: /ˈɡwæn.fæ.siːn/
Brand name: Intuniv
GWAN
fa
seen
Guanfacine is pronounced GWAN-fa-seen
How do you pronounce Guanfacine?
Guanfacine is pronounced “GWAN-fa-seen”. It has 3 syllables: gwan ‑ fa ‑ seen. The stress falls on the first syllable, “gwan”.
How many syllables are in Guanfacine?
Guanfacine has 3 syllables: gwan ‑ fa ‑ seen.
What does Guanfacine mean?
Hypertension, ADHD
Word Parts
prefix
guan-
guanidine group
suffix
-facine
alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
Common Mispronunciations
Stress is on the first syllable (GWAN) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word
Where You'll Encounter This
Hypertension, ADHD. Activates central alpha-2 receptors to lower blood pressure and sympathetic tone.
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