How to pronounce amphetamines
Say it like am-FET-uh-meenz. Amphetamines has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET).
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- am
- FET
- uh
- meenz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphetamines 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.
- meenzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amphetamines
- 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-meenz.
What does amphetamines mean?
- plural of amphetamine How to pronounce amphetamine
Questions about saying amphetamines
How do you pronounce amphetamines?
Say am-FET-uh-meenz. The American pronunciation is /æmˈfɛtəˌminz/. In British English it is /æmˈfɛtəˌmiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphetamines?
Amphetamines has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET). Broken into parts: am · FET · uh · meenz.
Is amphetamines 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 /æmˈfɛtəˌmiːnz/ (am-FET-uh-meenz).