How to Pronounce Phentermine (Adipex-P)

FEN-ter-meen
IPA: /ˈfɛn.tɛr.miːn/
Brand name: Adipex-P
FEN ter meen
Phentermine is pronounced FEN-ter-meen

How do you pronounce Phentermine?

Phentermine is pronounced “FEN-ter-meen”. It has 3 syllables: fen ‑ ter ‑ meen. The stress falls on the first syllable, “fen”.

How many syllables are in Phentermine?

Phentermine has 3 syllables: fen ‑ ter ‑ meen.

What does Phentermine mean?

Obesity

Word Parts

prefix phen- phenyl group
root ter- tertiary
suffix -mine sympathomimetic amine

Common Mispronunciations

Stress is on the first syllable (FEN) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word. "ph" is pronounced as "f" sound

Where You'll Encounter This

Obesity. Reduces appetite for weight management in obesity.

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