How to pronounce arsphenamine
Say it like ahs-FEN-uh-myne. Arsphenamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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US American/ɑsˈfɛnəmaɪn/ahs-FEN-uh-myne
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- ahs
- FEN
- uh
- myne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arsphenamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FENSay 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.
- myneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does arsphenamine mean?
noun
- A phenolic amine derivative of arsenic that was used to treat syphilis (under the trade name of Salvarsan).
Where does arsphenamine come from?
From arsenic + phen- + amine.
Questions about saying arsphenamine
How do you pronounce arsphenamine?
Say ahs-FEN-uh-myne. The American pronunciation is /ɑsˈfɛnəmaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arsphenamine?
Arsphenamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: ahs · FEN · uh · myne.