How to Pronounce Trimipramine (Surmontil)

tri-MIP-ra-meen
IPA: /trɪˈmɪprəmiːn/
Brand name: Surmontil
tri MIP ra meen
Trimipramine is pronounced tri-MIP-ra-meen

How do you pronounce Trimipramine?

Trimipramine is pronounced “tri-MIP-ra-meen”. It has 4 syllables: tri – mip – ra – meen. The stress falls on the second syllable, “mip”.

How many syllables are in Trimipramine?

Trimipramine has 4 syllables: tri – mip – ra – meen.

What does Trimipramine mean?

Trimipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant with pronounced sedating properties. It blocks reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, and has strong H1 histamine and muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonism. This broad receptor activity makes it particularly useful for depression complicated by insomnia. Trimipramine has one of the strongest sedating profiles among TCAs and is often dosed at bedtime. Used for depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

Word Parts

tri- trimethyl chemical modification of imipramine
-ipramine derived from imipramine parent compound

Common Mispronunciations

Sometimes said "TRI-mi-pra-meen" (wrong stress) or "tri-mi-PRAM-een" (wrong stress). The correct stress is on the second syllable: tri-MIP-ra-meen

Where You'll Encounter This

Psychiatry, sleep medicine, depression treatment with comorbid insomnia

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