How to Pronounce Nifedipine
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Nifedipine Pronunciation
ny-FED-ih-peen
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
ny
FED
stress here
ih
peen
4 syllables
What is Nifedipine?
Nifedipine is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Nifedipine is in a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage t
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Nifedipine
How do you pronounce nifedipine?
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Nifedipine is pronounced ny-FED-ih-peen. The first syllable sounds like the word "nye," the second syllable rhymes with "fed," the third syllable sounds like "ih" (like the letter "i"), and the final syllable rhymes with "peen."
Which syllable is stressed in nifedipine?
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The second syllable, "FED," is the stressed syllable—you say it with more emphasis and a slightly higher pitch than the other syllables. Many people mistakenly stress the first or third syllable, but FED is correct.
How many syllables does nifedipine have?
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Nifedipine has four syllables: ny-FED-ih-peen. Breaking it into chunks like this makes it much easier to say out loud.
What are common mispronunciations of nifedipine?
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People often say "nif-ED-uh-peen" (stressing the second syllable as "ED" instead of "FED") or "nif-uh-DEEN" (stressing the wrong syllable entirely). The correct way always has the "FED" sound stressed in the second position.
Can you use nifedipine in an example sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The patient's prescription included nifedipine, which the nurse helped them pronounce correctly during the appointment." This shows how the word might be used in a medical setting.
Is there a shorter way to write or say nifedipine?
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Nifedipine doesn't have a commonly used abbreviation or shorter form the way some medications do. Medical professionals and patients typically just say or write out the full word nifedipine.
How should I sound out the first part of nifedipine?
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The first part is "ny," which sounds exactly like the word "nye" (as in "goodbye"). This is followed by "FED," which sounds like the past tense of the verb "feed." Together they start the word as ny-FED.