How to pronounce amphetamine
Say it like am-FET-uh-meen. Amphetamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET).
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- am
- FET
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphetamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FETSay 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.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amphetamine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: am-FET-uh-meen.
What does amphetamine mean?
- The racemic freebase of 1-phenylpropan-2-amine; an equal parts mixture of levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine in their pure amine forms.
- Any mixture of the two amphetamine enantiomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine.
- A potent central nervous system stimulant of the phenethylamine chemical class that is used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity.
Where does amphetamine come from?
Shortened form of a(lpha-)m(ethyl)ph(en)et(hyl)amine.
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Questions about saying amphetamine
How do you pronounce amphetamine?
Say am-FET-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /æmˈfɛtəˌmin/. In British English it is /æmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphetamine?
Amphetamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET). Broken into parts: am · FET · uh · meen.
Is amphetamine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /æmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/ (am-FET-uh-meen).