How to Pronounce Venlafaxine (Effexor)
ven-la-FAX-een
IPA: /vɛn.læ.ˈfæks.iːn/
Brand name: Effexor
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Venlafaxine is pronounced ven-la-FAX-een
How do you pronounce Venlafaxine?
Venlafaxine is pronounced “ven-la-FAX-een”. It has 4 syllables: ven ‑ la ‑ fax ‑ een. The stress falls on the third syllable, “fax”.
How many syllables are in Venlafaxine?
Venlafaxine has 4 syllables: ven ‑ la ‑ fax ‑ een.
What does Venlafaxine mean?
Venlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used for depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. It has dose-dependent effects on norepinephrine reuptake.
Word Parts
suffix
-afaxine
SNRI compound
Common Mispronunciations
Sometimes said "VEN-la-fax-een" — stress on FAX: ven-la-FAX-een
Where You'll Encounter This
Depression, anxiety, neuropathic pain
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