How to Pronounce Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
pen-toe-BAR-bi-tal
IPA: /pɛn.tɒɛ.ˈbær.bɪ.tæl/
Brand name: Nembutal
pen
toe
BAR
bi
tal
Pentobarbital is pronounced pen-toe-BAR-bi-tal
How do you pronounce Pentobarbital?
Pentobarbital is pronounced “pen-toe-BAR-bi-tal”. It has 5 syllables: pen ‑ toe ‑ bar ‑ bi ‑ tal. The stress falls on the third syllable, “bar”.
How many syllables are in Pentobarbital?
Pentobarbital has 5 syllables: pen ‑ toe ‑ bar ‑ bi ‑ tal.
What does Pentobarbital mean?
Refractory status epilepticus. Procedural sedation, anesthesia
Word Parts
suffix
-barbital
barbiturate
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: pen-toe-BAR-bi-tal. Stress falls on syllable 3 (BAR) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Procedural sedation, anesthesia. Produces loss of sensation or consciousness for procedures.
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