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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