How to pronounce dopaminergic
Say it like doh-puh-mih-NUR-jik. Dopaminergic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NUR).
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- doh
- puh
- mih
- NUR
- jik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dopaminergic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dopaminergic
- 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: doh-puh-mih-NUR-jik.
What does dopaminergic mean?
- Containing, involving, or transmitting dopamine; involving dopamine receptor agonism.“The nucleus accumbens is one of the most studied nuclei in the dopaminergic system.”
- Any substance that affects the production of dopamine or is a dopamine receptor agonist.
Where does dopaminergic come from?
From dopamine + -ergic.
Words that rhyme with dopaminergic
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Questions about saying dopaminergic
How do you pronounce dopaminergic?
Say doh-puh-mih-NUR-jik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdoʊpəmɪˈnɝdʒɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdəʊpəmɪˈnɜːdʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dopaminergic?
Dopaminergic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NUR). Broken into parts: doh · puh · mih · NUR · jik.
Is dopaminergic 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 /ˌdəʊpəmɪˈnɜːdʒɪk/ (doh-puh-mih-NUR-jik).