How to pronounce adrenaline
Say it like uh-DREN-uh-lun. Adrenaline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DREN).
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- uh
- DREN
- uh
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adrenaline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adrenaline
American and British speakers say adrenaline in essentially the same way: /əˈdrɛnələn/ in the US and /əˈdrɛnələn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DREN-uh-lun.
What does adrenaline mean?
- a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Where does adrenaline come from?
From adrenal + -ine, coined by Japanese chemist Takamine Jōkichi in 1901.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying adrenaline
How do you pronounce adrenaline?
Say uh-DREN-uh-lun. The American pronunciation is /əˈdrɛnələn/. In British English it is /əˈdrɛnələn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adrenaline?
Adrenaline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DREN). Broken into parts: uh · DREN · uh · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say adrenaline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdrɛnələn/ and the British form is /əˈdrɛnələn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.