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fentanyl
Definition:
(nou) trade names of a narcotic analgesic that can be inhaled and that acts on the central nervous system and may become addictive; used as a veterinary anesthetic and with other drugs before, during, and after surgery; also used as a nonleth
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He led an investigation into fentanyl.
A better opioid would be fentanyl or remifentanyl.
Many were based on fentanyl or meperidine.
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Common mistakes of fentanyl pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fen-ˈtən-əl". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "fent" part.
- Vowel confusion: Some mispronounce "fentanyl" with a long "a" sound, saying "fen-tə-ˈnæl". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound: "ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl". Tip: Practice saying "tin" to help with the "tə.nɪl" ending.
- Incorrect syllable count: A common mistake is to say "fen-ta-nil", adding an extra syllable. The word has three syllables: "ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl". Tip: Break it down into "fent" + "a" + "nil" to visualize the correct syllable structure.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some say "fen-ˈtæn-əl", incorrectly pronouncing the "t" as a hard sound. The correct pronunciation is softer: "ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl". Tip: Try saying "ten" quickly to soften the "t" when transitioning to the next syllable.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: People often stress the last syllable in "fentanyl", saying "fen-ta-ˈnil". The correct stress remains on the first syllable: "ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl". Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick to maintain proper rhythm.