How to pronounce dopamine
Say it like DAH-puh-myne. Dopamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- puh
- myne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dopamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dopamine
American and British speakers say dopamine in essentially the same way: /ˈdɑpəˌmaɪn/ in the US and /ˈdəʊpəmiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOH-puh-meen.
What does dopamine mean?
- A monoamine C₈H₁₁NO₂ that is a decarboxylated form of dopa, present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenalin.
Where does dopamine come from?
From DOPA (“dihydroxyphenylalanine”) + -amine.
Questions about saying dopamine
How do you pronounce dopamine?
Say DAH-puh-myne. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑpəˌmaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊpəmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dopamine?
Dopamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · puh · myne.
Do Americans and Brits say dopamine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɑpəˌmaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdəʊpəmiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.