How to pronounce ephedrone
Say it like EF-uh-drohn. Ephedrone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
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- EF
- uh
- drohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephedrone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- drohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ephedrone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EF-uh-drohn.
What does ephedrone mean?
- A monoamine alkaloid and psychoactive stimulant, a substituted cathinone.
- Methcathinone.
Where does ephedrone come from?
From taxonomic name Ephedra + -one.
Questions about saying ephedrone
How do you pronounce ephedrone?
Say EF-uh-drohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfədroʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɛfədrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephedrone?
Ephedrone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · uh · drohn.
Is ephedrone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛfədrəʊn/ (EF-uh-drohn).