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fluoxetine
Definition:
(nou) a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain
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It is an active metabolite of fluoxetine.
I was never depressed before fluoxetine.
These SSRIs are typically antidepressants such as fluoxetine or sertraline.
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Common mistakes of fluoxetine pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "flu-ˈoxetine". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "flu-ˌoʊkˈsiːtɪn" (US) or "flu-ˌɒkˈsiːtiːn" (UK). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "si" syllable to get it right.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the "o" in "fluoxetine" as a short vowel, resulting in "flu-ˈox-etine". The correct pronunciation features a long "o" sound: "flu-ˌoʊkˈsiːtɪn" (US) or "flu-ˌɒkˈsiːtiːn" (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the "o" sound.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the "x" sound, leading to "flu-ˈotine". The "x" must be pronounced clearly: "flu-ˌoʊkˈsiːtɪn" (US) or "flu-ˌɒkˈsiːtiːn" (UK). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "x" distinctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may replace the "i" in "fluoxetine" with a short "i", resulting in "flu-ˌoʊkˈsit-ɪn". The correct sound is a long "ee": "flu-ˌoʊkˈsiːtɪn" (US) or "flu-ˌɒkˈsiːtiːn" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "see" to reinforce the long vowel sound.
- Final syllable blending: Learners often blend the final syllable, saying "flu-ˌoʊkˈsi-tin". The correct pronunciation separates it as "flu-ˌoʊkˈsiːtɪn" (US) or "flu-ˌɒkˈsiːtiːn" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "t" sound at the end for clarity.