4 syllables: Ta, da, la, fil. Stress on da.
tuh-DAL-uh-fil
/təˈdæləfɪl/
Tadalafil is pronounced tuh-DAL-uh-fil (/təˈdæləfɪl/). It has four syllables (Ta-da-la-fil), with the stress on "da". Tadalafil is a prescription medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia by increasing blood flow to the penis. It is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor that lasts in the system for many hours, requiring careful dosing and medical supervision. In medical contexts, it is referred to by its generic name and, in brand form, as Cialis in many markets.
nounTadalafil is a prescription medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia by increasing blood flow to the penis. It is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor that lasts in the system for many hours, requiring careful dosing and medical supervision. In medical contexts, it is referred to by its generic name and, in brand form, as Cialis in many markets.
"I was prescribed tadalafil to help manage erectile dysfunction."
"The doctor advised tadalafil to be taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity."
"Tadalafil has a longer duration of action compared to some alternatives."
Pronounce as ta-DA-fi-lad with stress on the third syllable: /ˌtæ.dəˈfæ.lɪd/ (US). In plain speech, you can guide listeners: ta-DA-fi-lad. Pay attention to the
Common errors: stressing the first syllable instead of the third; mispronouncing -fi- as a long “fee” rather than a short /fɪ/; truncating the final –lad or slipping to ‘ta-dahl-id’ (incorrect). Correction: emphasize the third syllable with /fæ/ and end with /lɪd/, not /lad/ or /ləd/. Practice the sequence ta-DA-fi-lid, ensuring the vowel in the third is /fæ/ and the final is /lɪd/.
US: /ˌtæ.dəˈfæ.lɪd/ with rhotic American /ɹ/ absent here; UK/AU: similar stress pattern but vowel qualities shift slightly; UK tends to crisper /ˈæ.də/ with more clipped /æ/; AU often merges /ɪ/ and /ɪə/ tendencies in rapid speech. Overall, stress remains on the third syllable; the main variation is vowel quality and rhythm rather than major phoneme changes.
Difficulties stem from the multi-syllabic four-syllable structure and the mid-stressed third syllable; the /fæ/ vowel in the third syllable and the final /ɪd/ cluster can be tricky for non-native speakers. The combination ta-da- (two quick syllables) followed by /fæ/ can feel foreign, and avoiding substituting with /fæl/ or /fəli/ requires careful listening and practice with IPA cues.
A unique feature is the mid-stress on the third syllable with a short /æ/ vowel followed by a clear /lɪd/ ending; focus on avoiding vowel reduction in the first two syllables when speaking clearly in medical contexts. The word’s rhythm is da-da-FAL-id, which is easy to over-compress in rapid speech. Practicing slow, then normal tempo helps stabilize the final /lɪd/.
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US vs UK vs AU differences: • US speakers: /ˌtæ.dəˈfæ.lɪd/ with clear /æ/ in first two syllables, /fæ/ mid-stressed; final /lɪd/ has a crisp release. • UK speakers: similar rhythm, but vowels tighten; some may slightly lengthen the second syllable and reduce the first to a schwa in fast speech. • AU speakers: tends to be more relaxed with vowel quality; some flatten the /ɪ/ to a short /ɪ/ tone; keep rhoticity low, non-rhotic tendency but not essential here; stress pattern remains third syllable. IPA references help: US: /ˌtæ.dəˈfæ.lɪd/, UK: /ˌtæ.dəˈfælɪd/, AU: /ˌtæ.dəˈfælɪd/.
Tadalafil derives from the synthetic pharmaceutical naming conventions rather than a root from a natural language. The term likely follows standard drug-name morphology, combining a distinctive string of consonants and vowels to avoid existing word collisions, with no direct semantic link to existing roots. The modern practice of naming PDE5 inhibitors favors unique, easily pronounceable, and non-offensive labels to ensure global compatibility. The first known uses of tadalafil occurred in early-to-mid 2000s during drug development and regulatory submissions, with subsequent market approvals leading to widespread clinical adoption. Its naming process reflects typical pharmaceutical branding strategies: pharmaceutically pleasant phonotactics, cross-language readability, and trademark considerations. Over time, the word tadalafil has become a stable generic term synonymous with the class of PDE5 inhibitors, often cited in prescriber notes, pharmacology texts, and patient information leaflets.
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