How to Pronounce Thiopental (Pentothal)
thye-oh-PEN-tal
IPA: /θjɛ.oʊ.ˈpɛn.tæl/
Brand name: Pentothal
thye
oh
PEN
tal
Thiopental is pronounced thye-oh-PEN-tal
How do you pronounce Thiopental?
Thiopental is pronounced “thye-oh-PEN-tal”. It has 4 syllables: thye ‑ oh ‑ pen ‑ tal. The stress falls on the third syllable, “pen”.
How many syllables are in Thiopental?
Thiopental has 4 syllables: thye ‑ oh ‑ pen ‑ tal.
What does Thiopental mean?
Refractory status epilepticus. Procedural sedation, anesthesia
Word Parts
prefix
thio-
sulfur-containing
suffix
-pental
barbiturate (pentobarbital analog)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (PEN) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Procedural sedation, anesthesia. Produces loss of sensation or consciousness for procedures.
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