Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

buprenorphine

/ˌbju.pɹəˈnɔɹˌfin/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.21 in modern English

Syllables: buprenor-phine
IPA: /ˌbju.pɹəˈnɔɹˌfin/

22

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₄₁NO₄·HCl to control moderate to severe pain and treat opioid dependence.

Uncountable

Etymology

Blend of (tert-)butyl + cyprenorphine.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌbju.pɹəˈnɔɹˌfin/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

buprenorphene (alternative) buprenorphinum (alternative)

Derived Forms

norbuprenorphine

Synonyms

suboxone Subutex

Questions

How do you pronounce buprenorphine?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌbju.pɹəˈnɔɹˌfin/.
What does buprenorphine mean?: A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₄₁NO₄·HCl to control moderate to severe pain and treat opioid dependence.
Where does buprenorphine come from?: Blend of (tert-)butyl + cyprenorphine.

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