How to pronounce emetine
Say it like EM-ih-teen. Emetine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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US American/ˈɛmɪtin/EM-ih-teen
UK British/ˈɛmɪtin/EM-ih-teen
- EM
- ih
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emetine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of emetine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EM-ih-teen.
What does emetine mean?
noun
- A white crystalline bitter alkaloid, chemical formula C₂₉H₄₀N₂O₄, extracted from ipecacuanha root, and formerly used in the treatment of amebic infections and as an emetic in aversion therapy.
Questions about saying emetine
How do you pronounce emetine?
Say EM-ih-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmɪtin/. In British English it is /ˈɛmɪtin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emetine?
Emetine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · ih · teen.
Is emetine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɛmɪtin/ (EM-ih-teen).