How to pronounce meperidine
Say it like muh-PER-ih-deen. Meperidine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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- muh
- PER
- ih
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meperidine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of meperidine
American and British speakers say meperidine in essentially the same way: /məˈpɛrɪˌdin/ in the US and /mɛˈpɛrɪdiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: meh-PER-ih-deen.
What does meperidine mean?
- The United States Adopted Name of pethidine.
Where does meperidine come from?
Blend of methyl + piperidine.
Questions about saying meperidine
How do you pronounce meperidine?
Say muh-PER-ih-deen. The American pronunciation is /məˈpɛrɪˌdin/. In British English it is /mɛˈpɛrɪdiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meperidine?
Meperidine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: muh · PER · ih · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say meperidine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈpɛrɪˌdin/ and the British form is /mɛˈpɛrɪdiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.