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methylphenidate
Definition:
(nou) central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children
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It is the reverse ester of methylphenidate.
That doesn't mean that methylphenidate is methamphetamine.
Therapy with methylphenidate should not be indefinite.
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Common mistakes of methylphenidate pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "meth-yl-ˈphen-idate". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˈmɛθ.əl.fɛn.ɪ.deɪt". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the correct syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "methyl" as "ˈmɛθəl" instead of "ˈmɛθ.əl". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on the schwa sound in unstressed syllables, like in "methyl".
- Omitting syllables: Learners might drop the "phen" and say "methyl-ˈidate". The full pronunciation is "ˈmɛθ.əl.fɛn.ɪ.deɪt". Tip: Break the word into parts to ensure every syllable is pronounced.
- Confusing "t" sounds: Some people pronounce the "t" in "phenidate" too softly, saying "ˈmɛθ.əl.fɛn.ɪ.deɪ". The correct pronunciation is with a clear "t": "ˈmɛθ.əl.fɛn.ɪ.deɪt". Tip: Pay attention to the clarity of the consonants when practicing.
- Mispronouncing "ate": The ending "ate" may be pronounced as "æt" instead of "eɪt". The correct pronunciation is "deɪt". Tip: Practice the "ate" sound by saying words like "late" or "fate" to get comfortable with the long vowel sound.