How to pronounce epinephrine
Say it like ep-ih-NEF-rin. Epinephrine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEF).
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- ep
- ih
- NEF
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epinephrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEFSay 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 epinephrine
American and British speakers say epinephrine in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-NEF-rin.
What does epinephrine mean?
- A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); as a neurotransmitter, synthesized from norepinephrine. It is also used as a medication.
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Questions about saying epinephrine
How do you pronounce epinephrine?
Say ep-ih-NEF-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epinephrine?
Epinephrine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEF). Broken into parts: ep · ih · NEF · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say epinephrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.