How to pronounce ketamine
Say it like KET-uh-meen. Ketamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KET).
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- KET
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ketamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KETSay 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.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ketamine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KET-uh-min.
What does ketamine mean?
- A synthetic compound used as a dissociative anesthetic and analgesic drug and also recreationally as a hallucinogen.
Where does ketamine come from?
Blend of ketone + amine.
Words that rhyme with ketamine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ketamine.
Questions about saying ketamine
How do you pronounce ketamine?
Say KET-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛtəˌmin/. In British English it is /ˈkɛtəmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ketamine?
Ketamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KET). Broken into parts: KET · uh · meen.
Is ketamine 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 /ˈkɛtəmɪn/ (KET-uh-min).