How to Pronounce Cyclobenzaprine
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Cyclobenzaprine Pronunciation
sy-kloh-BEN-za-preen
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
sy
kloh
BEN
stress here
za
preen
5 syllables
What is Cyclobenzaprine?
Cyclobenzaprine is used to treat muscle spasms. Cyclobenzaprine is in a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. It works by acting in the brain and nervous system to allow the muscles to relax.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Cyclobenzaprine
How do you pronounce cyclobenzaprine?
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Cyclobenzaprine is pronounced sy-kloh-BEN-za-preen. The stress falls on the third syllable, "BEN," which you say loudly and clearly. The first part sounds like "sigh" (sy), the second part like "kloh," and the last part like "preen."
How many syllables does cyclobenzaprine have?
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Cyclobenzaprine has five syllables: cy-clo-ben-za-prine. When you say it out loud, each part should be distinct and separate, even though they flow together smoothly.
Which syllable do you stress when saying cyclobenzaprine?
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You stress the third syllable: BEN. This means you say it louder and with more emphasis than the other syllables. A common mistake is stressing the first or second syllable instead, but the correct way is to emphasize "BEN" in the middle of the word.
What is the most common mispronunciation of cyclobenzaprine?
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Many people stress the first syllable and say "SY-kloh-ben-za-preen," but that's incorrect. Others rush through the middle and skip syllables entirely. The correct way is to clearly pronounce all five syllables and stress the third one: sy-kloh-BEN-za-preen.
How would you use cyclobenzaprine in a sentence?
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You might hear a healthcare provider say: "The doctor prescribed cyclobenzaprine to help with muscle tension." Or in a conversation: "I need to pick up my cyclobenzaprine prescription at the pharmacy."
Is there a shorter way to say or write cyclobenzaprine?
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Yes, it's sometimes abbreviated as "Flexeril," which is a brand name for this medication. Flexeril is pronounced FLEKS-er-il, with stress on the first syllable. Both names refer to the same medication.
Does cyclobenzaprine have any related medical words I should know?
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Yes—"benzene" is a related chemical term, and "cyclo-" appears in other medication names too. However, when saying cyclobenzaprine, you don't need to worry about these parts separately; just focus on the full pronunciation: sy-kloh-BEN-za-preen.