How to pronounce dextromethorphan
Say it like dek-stroh-muh-THOR-fan. Dextromethorphan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOR).
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- dek
- stroh
- muh
- THOR
- fan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dextromethorphan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- strohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dextromethorphan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dek-stroh-muh-THAW-fan.
What does dextromethorphan mean?
- An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.
Where does dextromethorphan come from?
From dextro- + methorphan.
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Questions about saying dextromethorphan
How do you pronounce dextromethorphan?
Say dek-stroh-muh-THOR-fan. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛkstroʊməˈθɔrˌfæn/. In British English it is /ˌdɛkstrəʊməˈθɔːˌfæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dextromethorphan?
Dextromethorphan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOR). Broken into parts: dek · stroh · muh · THOR · fan.
Is dextromethorphan 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 /ˌdɛkstrəʊməˈθɔːˌfæn/ (dek-stroh-muh-THAW-fan).