How to pronounce ibogaine
Say it like EYE-boh-gayn. Ibogaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- boh
- gayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ibogaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gaynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ibogaine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EYE-boh-gayn.
What does ibogaine mean?
- A naturally-occurring psychoactive compound found in a number of plants, principally iboga (Tabernanthe iboga), and used for medicinal and ritual purposes in African spiritual traditions of the Bwiti. Its use in opioid addiction treatment seems promising but has safety issues.
Where does ibogaine come from?
From French ibogaïne, from Myene iboga.
Questions about saying ibogaine
How do you pronounce ibogaine?
Say EYE-boh-gayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪboʊɡeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈaɪbəʊɡeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ibogaine?
Ibogaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · boh · gayn.
Is ibogaine 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 /ˈaɪbəʊɡeɪn/ (EYE-boh-gayn).