How to pronounce apomorphine
Say it like ap-uh-MOR-feen. Apomorphine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- ap
- uh
- MOR
- feen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apomorphine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- feenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apomorphine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ap-uh-MAW-feen.
What does apomorphine mean?
- A crystalline morphine derivative that is a dopamine agonist, used as an emetic and is injected subcutaneously in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₇NO₂·HCl·1/2H₂O to treat episodes of immobility associated with advanced Parkinson's disease.
Where does apomorphine come from?
From apo- + morphine.
Questions about saying apomorphine
How do you pronounce apomorphine?
Say ap-uh-MOR-feen. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈmɔrˌfin/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈmɔːfiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apomorphine?
Apomorphine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: ap · uh · MOR · feen.
Is apomorphine 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 /ˌæpəˈmɔːfiːn/ (ap-uh-MAW-feen).