How to Pronounce Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
soo-doe-e-FED-rin
IPA: /suː.dɒɛ.ɛ.ˈfɛd.rɪn/
Brand name: Sudafed
soo
doe
e
FED
rin
Pseudoephedrine is pronounced soo-doe-e-FED-rin
How do you pronounce Pseudoephedrine?
Pseudoephedrine is pronounced “soo-doe-e-FED-rin”. It has 5 syllables: soo ‑ doe ‑ e ‑ fed ‑ rin. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “fed”.
How many syllables are in Pseudoephedrine?
Pseudoephedrine has 5 syllables: soo ‑ doe ‑ e ‑ fed ‑ rin.
What does Pseudoephedrine mean?
Nasal decongestant
Word Parts
prefix
pseudo-
false/related isomer
root
ephedr-
ephedra alkaloid
suffix
-ine
sympathomimetic decongestant
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: soo-doe-e-FED-rin. Stress falls on syllable 4 (FED) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Nasal decongestant. Activates alpha-adrenergic receptors. Used for ADHD, HTN, and opioid withdrawal.
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