How to Pronounce Memantine (Namenda)

me-MAN-teen
IPA: /mɛ.ˈmæn.tiːn/
Brand name: Namenda
me MAN teen
Memantine is pronounced me-MAN-teen

How do you pronounce Memantine?

Memantine is pronounced “me-MAN-teen”. It has 3 syllables: me ‑ man ‑ teen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “man”.

How many syllables are in Memantine?

Memantine has 3 syllables: me ‑ man ‑ teen.

What does Memantine mean?

Memantine is an NMDA receptor antagonist used for moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. It blocks excessive glutamate activity that contributes to neuronal damage.

Word Parts

root mem- memory-related (adamantane derivative)
suffix -antine NMDA receptor antagonist

Common Mispronunciations

Sometimes said "MEM-an-teen" — stress on MAN: me-MAN-teen

Where You'll Encounter This

Alzheimer's disease. Blocks glutamate excitotoxicity in moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.

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