How to Pronounce Memantine (Namenda)
me-MAN-teen
IPA: /mɛ.ˈmæn.tiːn/
Brand name: Namenda
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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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