How to pronounce ephedrine
Say it like ih-FED-rin. Ephedrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FED).
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- ih
- FED
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephedrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ephedrine
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: EF-uh-dreen.
What does ephedrine mean?
- A crystalline alkaloid drug C₁₀H₁₅NO obtained from a Chinese ephedra (Ephedra sinica) or synthesized that has the physiological action of epinephrine. It causes constriction of the blood vessels and widening of the bronchial passages and is used in the form of its hydrochloride or sulfate to relieve
Where does ephedrine come from?
From ephedra + -ine.
Questions about saying ephedrine
How do you pronounce ephedrine?
Say ih-FED-rin. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfɛdrɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɛfədriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephedrine?
Ephedrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FED). Broken into parts: ih · FED · rin.
Is ephedrine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɛfədriːn/ (EF-uh-dreen).