How to pronounce mecamylamine
Say it like mek-uh-MIL-uh-meen. Mecamylamine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIL).
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- mek
- uh
- MIL
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mecamylamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 mecamylamine
American and British speakers say mecamylamine in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛkəˈmɪləˌmin/ in the US and /ˌmɛkəˈmɪləˌmiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: mek-uh-MIL-uh-meen.
What does mecamylamine mean?
- A norbornane derivative which is a ganglionic nicotinic blocking agent, sometimes used in treating extreme hypertension; N,2,3,3-tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylamine, C₁₁H₂₁N.
Where does mecamylamine come from?
From me(thyl) + cam(phan)yl + amine.
Questions about saying mecamylamine
How do you pronounce mecamylamine?
Say mek-uh-MIL-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛkəˈmɪləˌmin/. In British English it is /ˌmɛkəˈmɪləˌmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mecamylamine?
Mecamylamine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIL). Broken into parts: mek · uh · MIL · uh · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say mecamylamine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛkəˈmɪləˌmin/ and the British form is /ˌmɛkəˈmɪləˌmiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.