Many people hesitate over the four‑syllable spelling “Tylenol,” but it’s simple once you know the rhythm.

Step‑by‑Step Pronunciation Guide

Phonetic spelling: /ˈtaɪ.ləˌnɔːl/ → TIE‑luh‑nawl
Breaking it down
• TIE – rhymes with “eye”; this is the stressed syllable
• luh – quick, relaxed “luh”
• nawl – sounds like “gnaw” plus a soft final “l”
Say it smoothly in three beats with stress on the first: TIE‑luh‑nawl.

Common Mispronunciations

• “TILL‑en‑all” – replacing the “eye” sound with “ill”
• “tee‑LEE‑nol” – shifting vowels and stress
• Dropping the final “l”: “TIE‑luh‑naw”

Practice Sentences

• “Take Tylenol every six hours as needed for pain.”
• “She prefers Tylenol over ibuprofen for fevers.”
• “Check the label to avoid exceeding the daily Tylenol dosage.”

Tylenol in Medicine and Everyday Use

Introduced in 1955, Tylenol has become one of North America’s most trusted pain‑relief brands. Pronouncing it TIE‑luh‑nawl helps when discussing dosage or asking pharmacists for advice.

Tylenol is a trademarked brand of acetaminophen (paracetamol) used to relieve pain and reduce fever. It is sold in tablets, capsules, liquids, and children’s formulations.