How to pronounce adrenergic
Say it like uh-dreh-NAIR-jik. Adrenergic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIR).
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- uh
- dreh
- NAIR
- jik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adrenergic 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.
- drehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- jikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adrenergic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-dreh-NAIR-jik.
What does adrenergic mean?
- Any adrenergic compound.
- Having the quality of adrenaline or epinephrine.
- Containing or releasing adrenaline.
- Activated by an adrenal mechanism.
Where does adrenergic come from?
From adren- + -ergic.
Questions about saying adrenergic
How do you pronounce adrenergic?
Say uh-dreh-NAIR-jik. The American pronunciation is /ədrɛˈnɛrdʒɪk/. In British English it is /ədrɛˈnɛədʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adrenergic?
Adrenergic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIR). Broken into parts: uh · dreh · NAIR · jik.
Is adrenergic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ədrɛˈnɛədʒɪk/ (uh-dreh-NAIR-jik).