How to pronounce mefloquine
Say it like MEF-luh-kwin. Mefloquine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEF).
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- MEF
- luh
- kwin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mefloquine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mefloquine
American and British speakers say mefloquine in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛfləkwɪn/ in the US and /ˈmɛfləkwiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEF-luh-kween.
What does mefloquine mean?
- An antimalarial drug C₁₇H₁₆F₆N₂O similar to quinine that consists of a fluorinated derivative of quinoline and is used in the form of its hydrochloride for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
Where does mefloquine come from?
From me(thyl) (“quinoline derivative”) + fl(uor)o- + -quine.
Questions about saying mefloquine
How do you pronounce mefloquine?
Say MEF-luh-kwin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛfləkwɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛfləkwiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mefloquine?
Mefloquine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEF). Broken into parts: MEF · luh · kwin.
Do Americans and Brits say mefloquine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛfləkwɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmɛfləkwiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.