How to pronounce lisdexamfetamine
Say it like lis-dek-sam-FET-uh-meen. Lisdexamfetamine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FET).
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- lis
- dek
- sam
- FET
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lisdexamfetamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- samKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FETSay 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.
- meenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lisdexamfetamine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lis-dek-sam-FET-uh-meen.
What does lisdexamfetamine mean?
- A psychoactive drug and stimulant prodrug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes.
Words that rhyme with lisdexamfetamine
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Questions about saying lisdexamfetamine
How do you pronounce lisdexamfetamine?
Say lis-dek-sam-FET-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /lɪsˌdɛksæmˈfɛtəmin/. In British English it is /lɪsˌdɛksæmˈfɛtəmin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lisdexamfetamine?
Lisdexamfetamine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FET). Broken into parts: lis · dek · sam · FET · uh · meen.
Is lisdexamfetamine 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 /lɪsˌdɛksæmˈfɛtəmin/ (lis-dek-sam-FET-uh-meen).