How to Pronounce Sertraline
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Sertraline Pronunciation
SER-tra-leen
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
SER
stress here
tra
leen
3 syllables
What is Sertraline?
Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal lif
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Sertraline
How do you pronounce sertraline?
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Sertraline is pronounced SER-tra-leen. The first syllable "SER" rhymes with "her," the second syllable "tra" sounds like "trah," and the final syllable "leen" rhymes with "seen."
Which syllable in sertraline is stressed?
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The first syllable is stressed, so you say it louder and longer: SER-tra-leen. A common mistake is stressing the second syllable (ser-TRA-leen), which is incorrect.
How many syllables does sertraline have?
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Sertraline has three syllables: SER-tra-leen.
What are common mispronunciations of sertraline?
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People sometimes say ser-tra-LEEN (stressing the last syllable) or SER-tah-leen (pronouncing the "a" like "ah"), but the correct way is SER-tra-leen with stress on the first syllable and a short "a" sound in the middle.
Is sertraline a brand name or generic name?
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Sertraline is a generic medication name. You might also hear it referred to by brand names, but when speaking with healthcare providers, using "sertraline" (SER-tra-leen) is the standard way to say it.
Can you use sertraline in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The pharmacist explained how to take the sertraline prescription that the doctor recommended." This shows how you'd use the word when talking about this medication.
What's the easiest way to remember how to say sertraline?
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Think of it as SER (like "sir") + TRA (like "tra-la-la") + LEEN (like "clean" without the "c"). Remember to stress the first part: SER-tra-leen.