How to pronounce codeine
Say it like KOH-deen. Codeine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkoʊˌdin/KOH-deen
UK British/ˈkəʊdiːn/KOH-deen
- KOH
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Codeine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of codeine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-deen.
What does codeine mean?
noun
- An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.
Questions about saying codeine
How do you pronounce codeine?
Say KOH-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊˌdin/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in codeine?
Codeine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · deen.
Is codeine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊdiːn/ (KOH-deen).