How to Pronounce Venlafaxine (Effexor)

ven-la-FAX-een
IPA: /vɛn.læ.ˈfæks.iːn/
Brand name: Effexor
ven la FAX een
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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