How to pronounce cephaeline
Say it like suh-FAY-uh-leen. Cephaeline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- suh
- FAY
- uh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cephaeline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cephaeline
American and British speakers say cephaeline in essentially the same way: /səˈfeɪəˌlin/ in the US and /səˈfeɪəˌliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-FAY-uh-leen.
What does cephaeline mean?
- An alkaloid that induces vomiting, related to emetine.
Where does cephaeline come from?
From translingual Cephaelis + -ine.
Questions about saying cephaeline
How do you pronounce cephaeline?
Say suh-FAY-uh-leen. The American pronunciation is /səˈfeɪəˌlin/. In British English it is /səˈfeɪəˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cephaeline?
Cephaeline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: suh · FAY · uh · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say cephaeline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈfeɪəˌlin/ and the British form is /səˈfeɪəˌliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.