How to Pronounce Promethazine (Phenergan)

proe-METH-a-zeen
IPA: /prɒɛ.ˈmɛθ.æ.ziːn/
Brand name: Phenergan
proe METH a zeen
Promethazine is pronounced proe-METH-a-zeen

How do you pronounce Promethazine?

Promethazine is pronounced “proe-METH-a-zeen”. It has 4 syllables: proe ‑ meth ‑ a ‑ zeen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “meth”.

How many syllables are in Promethazine?

Promethazine has 4 syllables: proe ‑ meth ‑ a ‑ zeen.

What does Promethazine mean?

Nausea, allergies

Word Parts

prefix pro- precursor/forward
suffix -azine phenothiazine derivative

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (METH) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Nausea, allergies. Combined antihistamine and antiemetic properties for nausea and motion sickness.

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