How to Pronounce Phenobarbital (Luminal)
fee-noe-BAR-bi-tal
IPA: /fiː.nɒɛ.ˈbær.bɪ.tæl/
Brand name: Luminal
fee
noe
BAR
bi
tal
Phenobarbital is pronounced fee-noe-BAR-bi-tal
How do you pronounce Phenobarbital?
Phenobarbital is pronounced “fee-noe-BAR-bi-tal”. It has 5 syllables: fee ‑ noe ‑ bar ‑ bi ‑ tal. The stress falls on the third syllable, “bar”.
How many syllables are in Phenobarbital?
Phenobarbital has 5 syllables: fee ‑ noe ‑ bar ‑ bi ‑ tal.
What does Phenobarbital mean?
Seizures, status epilepticus. Epilepsy, neuropathic pain, mood stabilization
Word Parts
suffix
-barbital
barbiturate
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: fee-noe-BAR-bi-tal. Stress falls on syllable 3 (BAR) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Epilepsy, neuropathic pain, mood stabilization. Controls seizures and is also used for neuropathic pain and mood stabilization.
Master Phenobarbital and 1,100+ More
Practice pronunciation with AI feedback, flashcards, and spaced repetition.
Download on App Store